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2019 FALL

COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, December Fourteenth

Two Thousand Nineteen

Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center

Minnesota State University, Mankato

To Our GuestsToday we recognize our graduates’ accomplishments. This ceremony is an important and meaningful occasion for students, their families and friends, and the faculty and staff of Minnesota State University, Mankato. We offer you the following guidelines to enhance the dignity and smooth flow of the ceremony:

Please withhold applause during the presentation of the degrees until all candidates for graduation have returned to their seats.

Please remain seated throughout the ceremony.

Please do not enter the aisles to take pictures or video of the graduates. Arrangements have been made to have three professional photos taken of each graduate.

When the ceremony has concluded, we ask that you immediately proceed out of the arena. Your cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for everyone.

Thank you.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities

by calling the Office of Special Events 507-389-1798 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY).

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Program 9:00 A.M.

Prelude Music Arranged by Dr. Douglas Snapp

Processional March Pomp and Circumstance Edward Elgar

Arranged by Dr. Douglas Snapp and Dr. Michael Olson National Anthem Erika Dobie, '19

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings President Richard DavenportMinnesota State University, Mankato

Dawn Erlandson Board of Trustees Minnesota State System

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Lisa Hughes, '05Alumni Association President, Alumni Association

Student Speakers Merissa RothBachelor of Science, Dance

College of Arts and Humanities

Hannah PerezBachelor of Science, Marketing

College of Business

Bethany HausBachelor of Science, Biology

College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyConferring of Degrees(Interlude Music by Keyboard player)

Recessional March* “Hornpipe” (from Water Music) George Frideric Handel

Orchestrated by Dr. Douglas Snapp Produced by Dr. Michael Olson

Musicians: Amy K. Roisum Foley, ConductorDonte Allen, KeyboardDavid Kaiser, TrumpetBrent Ekstrom, Trumpet

Cade Readmond, SaxophoneMark Pettinger, Trombone

Gabriel Raske, TubaWill Keebler, Drums

*Audience to remain seated.

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Platform GuestsRICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

DAWN ERLANDSON Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges

and Universities

LISA HUGHES President of Minnesota State

University, Mankato Alumni Association

LYNN AKEY Vice President for Student Success,

Analytics and Integrated Planning

AARON BUDGE Acting Dean of the College of

Science, Engineering, and Technology

MATT CECIL Dean of the College of Arts and

Humanities

BRENDA FLANNERY Dean of the College of Business

BOBBY FLEISCHMAN Associate Vice President for Strategic

Partnerships

MARK JOHNSON Vice President for Technology and

Chief Information Officer

DAVID JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and

Enrollment Management

HENRY MORRIS Dean of Diversity & Inclusion

KENT STANLEY Vice President for University

Advancement

STEPHEN STOYNOFF Associate Vice President of Research

and Dean of Graduate Education

RICHARD STRAKA Vice President for Finance and

Administration

MARILYN WELLS Provost and Senior Vice President for

Academic Affairs

Procession ParticipantsCOUNCIL OF DEANSAnne Dahlman Acting Dean of Global

EducationBrian Martensen Interim Associate Vice

President for Faculty AffairsChristopher Corley Interim Dean of Library

ServicesThomas Norman Dean of University Extended EducationJennifer Veltsos Interim Associate Vice

President for Undergraduate Education

FACULTY HONORMARSHALSKimberly Contag, Professor, College of Arts and HumanitiesStephen Wilcox, Professor, College of BusinessGregg Marg, Professor, College of Science, Engineering and Technology

JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSEmily White, College of Arts and HumanitiesMason Vlaanderen, College of BusinessJamie Rogers, College of Science, Engineering and Technology

COLLEGE OF ARTS and HUMANITIESMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSRichard RobbinsPaul HustolesJulie Kerr-BerryRichard LiebendorferJames GrabowskaGina WengerJim DimockCandace BlackDiana JosephJacqueline ArnoldAmy Mattson LautersDan Stark

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSJane McConnellGeorge GrubbMatt WillemsenHeather CampRachael HanelStephanie ThorpeSteven Rybin

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSAlfredo DuplatAbigail BakkeEmily SauterChristopher McCormick

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSRoger SevernsJoseph ReisingJianwei HouJuan Gloria Meng

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSJohn KaliskiSteven JohnsonByron J. Pike

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSShane BowyerKatherine Richie

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,ENGINEERING, andTECHNOLOGYMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSLaura YinBertha ProctorPenny KnoblichBrian GrohRebecca BatesTimothy SecottJin ParkHan WuRuijun Zhao

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHarry PetersenJonathan HarperWinston SealyKuldeep AgarwalPuteri Megat HamariSarah L. KruseKe ZhuRobert SleezerShaheen AhmedDaniel Swart

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSIgor KogoutioukThomas R. BrownMatthew KaprothYuezhou WangSamantha Katner

INSTRUCTORSKyung Il LeeBhushan Dharmadhikari

LIBRARY FACULTYKellian ClinkPat Lienemann

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYJohn BulcockJill Krosch

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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Stephen Stoynoff, Dean

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING

Aaron M. Pingel, Madison Lake Accounting Advisor: Steven Johnson

Alexis R. Pszanka, Rapid City, South Dakota Accounting Advisor: Dr. Ferdinand Siagian

Ann L. Neumann, Inver Grove Heights Accounting

Advisor: Dr. William Brown

Austin J. Wiegert, Hewitt, Texas Accounting Advisor: Dr. Ferdinand Siagian

Heather M. Natterstad, Mankato Accounting

Advisor: Dr. Oksana Kim

Madeline G. Geisler, Minneapolis Accounting Advisor: Dr. Byron Pike

Olivia M. Johnson, Sparta, Wisconsin Accounting Advisor: Dr. Abo-El-Yazeed Habib

Patrick L. Dettmer, Lake City Accounting

Advisor: Dr. Byron Pike

Ross J. Grathwohl, New Ulm Accounting Advisor: Dr. Byron Pike

Sara A. Maslakow, Mapleton Accounting Advisor: Dr. Ferdinand Siagian

Zachary D. Trautsch, Sparta, Wisconsin Accounting Advisor: Dr. Byron Pike

MASTER OF ARTS

Abraham K. Kone, Lake Crystal English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord

Anna E. Ochs, Faribault English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher

Britani Espe, Hollandale Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Christopher Brown

Cecelia C. Otto-Griffiths, Victoria Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Laura Jacobi

Jordan L. Cross, Maple Grove Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Iresha Premarathna

Jordan L. Schroeter, San Antonio, Texas English Advisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell

Joshua M. Lawson, Blaine English Advisor: Dr. Gwen Westerman Thesis: Beyond the Veil: Double Consciousness in the Native American and Mexican American Literary Context

Lorri A. Emerson, Saint Francis English Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Arnold

Md Enamul Kabir, Bangladesh Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen

Michelle Tram Nguyen, Vietnam English Advisor: Dr. Glen Poupore

Nicholas Jurney, Germantown, Wisconsin Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Christopher Brown

Renee Brindo-Vas Miller, Hubert, North Carolina English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord

Shawneda Marks, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania English Advisor: Dr. Gwen Westerman

Tony Comer, Isanti Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Laura Jacobi Thesis: Navigating Evangelical Political Identity in the era of Donald Trump

Wa Yang, St. Paul Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Anne Kerber

Wei Liu, Mankato Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Namyong Lee

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Brian D. Erickson, Lakeville Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Christine A. Mollenkopf-Pigsley, Eagan Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Erik M. Zimmerman, Shakopee Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

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Jeremy J. Flitter, Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Lawrence Foster, Richfield Business Administration

Mukeshkumar S. Patel, India Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Patel Mukeshkumar Shamalbhai, India Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Paul M. Hefel, Muscatine, Iowa Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Pramod K. Vadnala, Fairmont Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Sadhana Sharma Pouudyal, Nepal Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Andie E. Trio Evans, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Robin Becker Thesis: The Hit List

Ashley D. Gunn, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Theatre Arts Advisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles

Brynn Herndon, Las Cruces, New Mexico Creative Writing Advisor: Robin Becker Thesis: Vinculum

Dakota R. VanLinden, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Dr. Rhonda Dass Thesis: Take What You Want, Don't Get Hurt

Michael A. Kubista, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Dr. Candace Black Thesis: Iraqi Panoramic

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Adam J. Schultz, St. Paul Electrical Engineering Advisor: Dr. Xuanhui Wu

Addeline R. Theis, Shakopee Biology Advisor: Dr. Brittany Smith

Ahmed T. Tanko, Nigeria Biology Advisor: Dr. Penny Knoblich

Alexandra A. Grond, France Biology Advisor: Dr. David Sharlin Thesis: Ectopic Expression of Brain Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Partially Ameliorates Brain Defects Associated with Developmental Hypothyroidism in Mice

Alicia E. Freeman, St. Paul Biology Advisor: Dr. John Krenz

Thesis: Annual and Seasonal Measurements of Home Ranges and Habitat use by Female Elk (Cervus Elaphus) in Northwestern Minnesota

Anh D. Pham, Vietnam Biology Advisor: Dr. Timothy Secott

Ayodele E. Olufemi, Nigeria Mathematics and Statistics Advisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel

Bina Rai, NepalEnvironmental ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Steven Mercurio

Chang Liu, China Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod

Channell L. Cook, La Porte, Texas Communication & Composition Advisor: Dr. Dan Cronn-Mills

Chengtao Xu, China Electrical Engineering Advisor: Ryan Shirk Thesis: Optimization of Energy Harvesting Mobile Nodes Within Scalable Converter System Based on Reinforcement Learning

Chirayu Shrestha, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod

David C. Bassey, Nigeria Engineering Advisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe Thesis: Employing 2-D CFD & LRB Model Around Trees to Improve VAWT Placement

Ebimobowei Otutu, Nigeria Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Emily Sauter

Elizabeth N. Olson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Physics Advisor: Dr. Thomas Brown Thesis: Revoicing in Undergraduate Physics Education: A Case Study

Flint D. Million, Mankato Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Heidi L. Anderson, Cedar Falls, Iowa Communication & Composition Advisor: Dr. Laura Jacobi

Hilary A. Hallman, Trimont Spanish for the Professions Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag

Jon C. Richter, Kasota Engineering Advisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe Thesis: Flow Fields Past Grain Bins as it Relates to Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Placement Optimiation

Josiah S. Nelson, Rushford Electrical Engineering Advisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead

Karah A. Molesevich, Mountville, Pennsylvania Spanish for the Professions Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag

Kasey J. Wacker, New York Mills Communication & Composition Advisor: Dr. Kirsti Cole

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Katie L. Rubitschung, Hackensack Biology

Advisor: Dr. Michael Bentley Thesis: The Effect of Sex Steroid Hormones on Bone Mineralization in Male C57/BL6 Mice

Madeline C. Tompach, Amherst, Massechusetts Biology Advisor: Dr. David Sharlin Thesis: Quantification and Localization of Carbohydrate Sulfotransferase 15 in Developmentally Hypothyroid Cochlea

Maggie E. Kelly, Janesville Mathematics and Statistics Advisor: Dr. Iresha Premarathna

Marissa L. Kuiken, Sioux City, Iowa Communication & Composition Advisor: Dr. Dan Cronn-Mills

Michelle E. Hoffmaster, Willmar Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Justin Rudnick

Natalie R. Gooder, Seward, Nebraska Biology Advisor: Dr. Allison Land Thesis: The Effects of Heat-Killed Echinostomatid Parasites on Mice Treated with Dextran Sodium Sulfate (DSS)

Phong T. Le, Richfield Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod

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Richard E. Gadotor, Ghana Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Guarionex Salivia

Sahayata Rayamajhi, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Christophe Veltsos

Sawan Talwar, Waukesha, Wisconsin Biology Advisor: Dr. Rachel Cohen Thesis: Localization and Quantification of Kisspeptin and Gonadotropin Inhibitory Hormone in Green Anole Lizards

Sergio Gamarra, Lyndhurst, New Jersey Manufacturing Engineer Technology Advisor: Dr William Peterson Thesis: Study of American Wood Pellet Stove Emissions

Shalinie A. Bandaranayaka M, Sri Lanka Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod

Sherif S. Bakr, Egypt Engineering Advisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe Thesis: Development of a Sensing System for Underground Optic Fiber Cable Conduit Mapping

Shreya Tandul, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod

Shuai Yang, China Electrical Engineering Advisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Thesis: Application of Droop Control and Synchronization for Single-Phase Inverts in AC Microgrid Integration

Tanko T. Ahmed Biology Advisor: Dr. Penny Knoblich

Thanura K. Jayawardena, Sri Lanka Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Thomas C. Gehrman, Mankato Physics Advisor: Dr. Paul Eskridge Thesis: The Pre-Roche Lobe Overflow Evolution of Massive Close Binary Stars: A Study of Rotation, Wind Enhanced Mass-Loss, and the Bi-Stability Jump

Tim D. Quast, Good ThunderManufacturing Engineer TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Shaheen Ahmed

PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTERS

John O. Bently, Mankato Information Security & Risk Management Advisor: Dr. Christophe Veltsos

Michael F. Kramer, Excelsior Information Security & Risk Management Advisor: Dr. Christophe Veltsos

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College of Arts and HumanitiesThe candidates will be presented by Matt Cecil, Dean

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Anissa K. Janzig, Communication Studies

Anissa K. Janzig, FrenchAshley M. Braun, Spanish TeachingCamielle G. Rykhus, Communications

Arts & Literature EducationElaina J. Andre, Mass MediaGarrett J. Frycienski, Music IndustryKatie L. Leibel, Mass MediaKatie L. Leibel, SpanishMadeline A. Muotka, EnglishMadeline A. Muotka, SpanishMakayla R. Gravenhof, Liberal StudiesMaren S. Auringer, EnglishMerissa A. Roth, DanceMonica A. Warner, FrenchMorgan Morrissey, DanceNicole J. Stokes, Music IndustryNicole L. Ferguson, Film and Media

StudiesSara J. Knobe, Communications Arts &

Literature EducationTravis J. Brock, Liberal StudiesWyatt A. Ryan, Liberal Studies

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Alejandra Y. Soria, EnglishAlejandra Y. Soria, SpanishAnna C. Tesch, Theatre ArtsDylan L. Fitzgibbons, ArtElizabeth M. John, Communication

StudiesElyse N. White, ArtEmily G. Holicky, SpanishGrant S. Casperson, Communication

StudiesJake W. Mueller, SpanishKendra D. Euler, Communication

StudiesKendra L. Gilsdorf, Theatre ArtsKristen C. Brown, ArtLeah S. Lunstrum, DanceMaelee Lorge, FrenchMark P. Reynolds, Music IndustryMitchell D. Evans, Theatre Arts

Molly M. Marshall, Interdisciplinary Studies

Morgan V. Stolpa, Mass MediaNellie Welsh, Art HistoryRachael N. Rhoades, Music: Education

CUM LAUDE

Alexander A. Mason, ArtAlyssa J. Thome, Theatre ArtsAmanda L. Betters, Mass MediaAnnastasia M. Hinz, English: Creative

WritingAubrey L. Workman, DanceBichna Son, SpanishCeara R. Golden, Film and Media

StudiesCheyenna R. Bjorklund, ArtCody M. Landkammer, ArtDanyielle Oladimeji, Mass MediaDelanie J. Wiedrich, Theatre ArtsErika L. Sheflet, ArtJessica A. Story, Spanish TeachingJonathon Arndt, EnglishJoshua D. Guth, ArtJosiah D. deNeui, ArtKayLynn M. Cousin, Interdisciplinary

StudiesLauren E. Lembke, DanceLucas M. Torborg, Mass MediaMaddison D. Bickle, Art TeachingMalinda R. Murray, ArtMallory S. Wight, FrenchMelissa A. Lohrenz, Mass MediaNicole A. Hallman, Mass MediaRyan Devens, Music IndustrySamantha L. Ryan, Music: EducationSara M. Baranczyk, Communications

Arts & Literature EducationVance W. Barnes, Mass Media

DEPARTMENT OF ARTProfessor Gina Wenger, Chairperson

Alexander A. Mason, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Savage

Andy Anderson, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rochester

Cheyenna R. Bjorklund, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Mankato

Cody M. Landkammer, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sleepy Eye

Dylan L. Fitzgibbons, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Eagle Lake

Elias A. Rose, Bachelor of Fine Arts, North Mankato

Ellie McNamara, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Hastings

Elyse N. White, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Mankato

Erika L. Sheflet, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Hammond, Wisconsin

Ian S. Clawson, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Woodbury

Joshua D. Guth, Bachelor of Fine Arts, St. Peter

Josiah D. deNeui, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Hayfield

Katelyn A. Dick, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Mankato

Katelyn M. Schaaf, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Blaine

Kevin P. Gaskins, Jr., Bachelor of Arts, Rogers

Kristen C. Brown, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rochester

Maddison D. Bickle, Bachelor of Science, Chaska

Malinda R. Murray, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Melissa A. Baldus, Bachelor of Fine Arts, North Mankato

Nellie Welsh, Bachelor of Arts, Epworth, Iowa

Oscar A. Avila Gallardo, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Jordan

Sarah Dhein, Bachelor of Arts, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Savannah L. Davila, Bachelor of Fine Arts, St. James

Shea C. Lahr, Bachelor of Arts, Spearfish, South Dakota

Sierra R. Coy, Bachelor of Arts, Mankato

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIESProfessor Christopher Brown,Chairperson

Abigail K. Swanson, Bachelor of Science, Edina

Abigail M. Skaalerud, Bachelor of Science, Anoka

Allison N. Henderson, Bachelor of Science, South St. Paul

Allyssa C. Tollison, Bachelor of Science, Red Wing

Andrea L. Wohler, Bachelor of Science, Long Lake

Anissa K. Janzig, Bachelor of Science, Wells

Badou S. Gaye, Bachelor of Science, Coon Rapids

Carli J. Coleman, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Cassidy T. Streater, Bachelor of Science, Hopkins

Christopher G. Baker, Bachelor of Science, Jackson

Cody J. Lee, Bachelor of Science, Maple Grove

Cody A. Montgomery, Bachelor of Science, Eden Prairie

Cole C. Miller, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Courtney M. Lee, Bachelor of Science, Plummer

Derek J. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Elizabeth M. John, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Eric D. Cox, Jr., Bachelor of Science, St. Paul Park

Gideon O. Afolayan, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Grant S. Casperson, Bachelor of Science, Le Sueur

Jerry Rideout, Bachelor of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Jessica M. Juel, Bachelor of Science, Big Lake

Kari E. Fleischacker, Bachelor of Science, Winsted

Kasandra N. Nguyen, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Kendra D. Euler, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Lani Vang, Bachelor of Science, StacyLul G. Gatluak, Bachelor of Science,

Mounds ViewMackenzie S. Hanson, Bachelor of

Science, Bloomington

Madison G. Kowalke, Bachelor of Science, Minnetonka

Madison M. Och, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Mark S. Lundholm, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Center

Matt W. Bennett, Bachelor of Science, Marshall

Matthew A. Richey, Bachelor of Science, St. Peter

Megan A. Schock, Bachelor of Science, Granada

Mitchell M. Klinkner, Bachelor of Science, Redwood Falls

Molly L. McMurchie, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Nate Gunn, Bachelor of Science, Minooka, Illinois

Nicholas R. Quevedo, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Nicole M. Saaf, Bachelor of Science, New Hope

Priscilla M. Yang, Bachelor of Science, New Brighton

Rachel R. Trussoni, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Ryan M. O'Connell, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Scott M. Anderson, Bachelor of Science, River Falls, Wisconsin

Sean J. Merrifield, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Sean M. Lingasin, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

Sidney F. Sohre, Bachelor of Science, Garden City

Ysabel R. Mattson, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

Zachary E. Dodge, Bachelor of Science, Trevor, Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProfessor Geoff Herbach,Chairperson

Alejandra Y. Soria, Bachelor of Arts, Mankato

Annastasia M. Hinz, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minnesota Lake

Anthony J. Peregrin, Bachelor of Arts, Mankato

Camielle G. Rykhus, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Eunbi Jo, Bachelor of Arts, Republic of Korea

Jacqueline A. Matuza, Bachelor of Arts, Shakopee

Janessa Hammers, Bachelor of Arts, Apple Valley

Jonathon Arndt, Bachelor of Arts, St. Louis Park

Kelliemarie Mash, Bachelor of Science, New Hope

Madeline A. Muotka, Bachelor of Arts, Waseca

Maren S. Auringer, Bachelor of Arts, Mankato

Megan B. Gilbertson, Bachelor of Science, St. Peter

Michael L. Nicklay, Bachelor of Arts, Eyota

Olivia T. Bertsch, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Rio J. Jones, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Sara J. Knobe, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Sara M. Baranczyk, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Shane C. Wallick, Bachelor of Arts, Apple Valley

Shea C. Lahr, Bachelor of Arts, Spearfish, South Dakota

Sydney A. Thorson, Bachelor of Arts, Andover, South Dakota

Talley L. Singer, Bachelor of Science, Golden Valley

Teagan C. Nelson, Bachelor of Arts, Marshfield, Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF MASS MEDIAProfessor Amy Lauters,Chairperson

Amanda L. Betters, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Bernadette H. Heier, Bachelor of Arts, Rapid City, South Dakota

Bobbi M. Patrick, Bachelor of Science, Middleton, Wisconsin

Cristian J. Brollier, Bachelor of Science, Farmington

Danyielle Oladimeji, Bachelor of Science, Fridley

Elaina J. Andre, Bachelor of Arts, Rochester

Erin J. Skoog, Bachelor of Science, Chandler, Arizona

Hannah M. Miller, Bachelor of Science, South Haven

Jay T. Elmquist, Bachelor of Science, Sauk Rapids

Jenae B. Carey, Bachelor of Science, Otsego

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Jerrick J. Drude-Smith, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove

Jerry Rideout, Bachelor of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Justin N. Lembeck, Bachelor of Science, Savage

Kalin S. Volinkaty, Bachelor of Science, Litchfield

Katherine M. Lundquist, Bachelor of Science, Woodbury

Katie L. Leibel, Bachelor of Arts, Little Canada

Kylie Schroeder, Bachelor of Science, East Bethel

Lucas M. Torborg, Bachelor of Science, St. Cloud

Mario A. Escoto, Bachelor of Arts, Worthington

Maxwell O. Short, Bachelor of Science, Excelsior

Megan M. Lyons, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove

Melissa A. Lohrenz, Bachelor of Science, Mountain Lake

Morgan V. Stolpa, Bachelor of Science, Winona

Nicole A. Hallman, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Remington M. Guthman, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Sarah Dhein, Bachelor of Arts, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Vance W. Barnes, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Zoey A. Huber, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor Michael Olson,Chairperson

Anastasia M. Ellis, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Garrett J. Frycienski, Bachelor of Science, Muskego, Wisconsin

Kalyn R. Kelly, Bachelor of Science, Fairmont

Mark P. Reynolds, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Nicole J. Stokes, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Peter J. Thormodson, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Rachael N. Rhoades, Bachelor of Science, Ellendale

Ryan Devens, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Samantha L. Ryan, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

DEPARTMENT OFPHILOSOPHYProfessor Brandon Cooke, Chairperson

Brooke A. Emmons, Bachelor of Science, Racine, Wisconsin

Dalton J. Brandau, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Hassan Ghulam, Bachelor of Science, Pakistan

Nicte-Ha Calvario, Bachelor of Arts, Northfield

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCEProfessor Paul J. Hustoles, Chairperson

Alyssa J. Thome, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Woodbury

Anna C. Tesch, Bachelor of Science, Eden Prairie

Aubrey L. Workman, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

Delanie J. Wiedrich, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Hazen, North Dakota

Jodie C. Bratager, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rochester

Jordan A. Schindler, Bachelor of Science, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Kendra L. Gilsdorf, Bachelor of Science, Detroit Lakes

Lauren E. Lembke, Bachelor of Science, Mound,

Leah S. Lunstrum, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Redfield, South Dakota

Merissa A. Roth, Bachelor of Science, Kearney, Nebraska

Mitchell D. Evans, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Litchfield

Morgan Morrissey, Bachelor of Arts, Aberdeen, South Dakota

DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES &CULTURESProfessor Adriana Gordillo,Chairperson

Alejandra Y. Soria, Bachelor of Arts, Mankato

Anissa K. Janzig, Bachelor of Science, Wells

Ashley M. Braun, Bachelor of Science, St. Clair

Bichna Son, Bachelor of Arts, Republic of Korea

Emily G. Holicky, Bachelor of Science, Le Center

Emily M. Fletcher, Bachelor of Arts, New Prague

Jake W. Mueller, Bachelor of Arts, Atwater

Jessica A. Story, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

Katie L. Leibel, Bachelor of Arts, Little Canada

Kaylin M. Smith, Bachelor of Arts, Maple Grove

Kimberly L. Valdespino, Bachelor of Arts, Saint Charles

Levi W. Johnson, Bachelor of Arts, Mankato

Madeline A. Muotka, Bachelor of Arts, Waseca

Maelee Lorge, Bachelor of Science, Edina

Mallory S. Wight, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

McKenzie F. Paap, Bachelor of Science, Excelsior

Monica A. Warner, Bachelor of Science, Crystal

Spencer G. Warner, Bachelor of Arts, Blooming Prairie

FILM & MEDIA STUDIESProfessors Donna Casella and Rachael Hanel, Directors

Ceara R. Golden, Bachelor of Arts, Andover

Nicole L. Ferguson, Bachelor of Arts, Grimes, Iowa

Rachael Jaeger, Bachelor of Arts, Mankato

Tyler T. Chandee, Bachelor of Arts, Brooklyn Park

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HUMANITIESProfessor Gwen Westerman, Director INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIESProfessor Rachael Hanel, Director

Aaron K. D'Silva, Bachelor of Science, India

Alexandra H. Mertz, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Alexandra M. Temple, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Andre . Bausewell, Bachelor of Science, Columbia Heights

Artavius A. Nixon, Bachelor of Science, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Blake S. Gatzke, Bachelor of Science, Byron

Brooklyn L. Grabau, Bachelor of Science, Kasson

Carlo Graffeo, Bachelor of Science, Mandeville, Louisiana

Christine C. Dobosenski, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Colin B. Smith, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Courtney B. Campbell, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove

Darshawn D. Walker, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Emilie P. Brennan, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Emma Mayes, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

Henry Ivy, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Jacqueline K. Krehbiel, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Jade Taylor, Bachelor of Science, Cushing

Jaquez Wilson, Bachelor of Science, West Palm Beach, Florida

Jessica A. Chalupnik, Bachelor of Science, St. Peter

Kassey A. Spencer, Bachelor of Science, Maplewood

KayLynn M. Cousin, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Kelsi A. Nein, Bachelor of Science, Springfield

Kody A. Beckers, Bachelor of Science, Northfield

Kyle H. Mohr, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove,

Leah Wogan, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

Lucas A. Woods, Bachelor of Science, Winthrop

Mateya L. Nagel, Bachelor of Science, Dodge Center

Molly M. Marshall, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Miranda L. Toth, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Paisley J. Jones, Bachelor of Science, Byron

Paj Tawg Khang, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Samuel T. Gregg, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

Sola M. Stephenson, Bachelor of Science, Clear Lake, Iowa

Steinunn A. Atladottir, Bachelor of Science, Iceland

Sydne E. Davis, Bachelor of Science, Des Moines, Iowa

Tabitha R. Bondhus, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Tanner J. Midthun, Bachelor of Science, Waconia

Tori N. Smith, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

Veronica C. Wold, Bachelor of Science, New Brighton

Victor M. Ogeka, Bachelor of Science, Windom

Zachary M. Trees, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

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Coordinator

Alexander J. Haas, Associate of Arts, Stillwater

Amanda M. Fredrick, Associate of Arts, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Ann E. Good, Associate of Arts, La Pine, Oregon

Baily M. Kaas, Associate of Arts, Ghent

Brandon K. Hafermann, Associate of Arts, Shakopee

Busby P. Dasent, Associate of Arts, Minneapolis

Devin D. Murray, Associate of Arts, Chanhassen

Jesse E. Hinz, Associate of Arts, North Mankato

Jordan E. Reinhart, Associate of Arts, Lafayette

Jordyn G. Baker, Associate of Arts, Rochester

Joshua D. Goodfellow, Associate of Arts, Mankato

Kathryn D. Berens, Associate of Arts, Lakeville

Kim Bristol, Associate of Arts, MankatoMajor J. Brock, Associate of Arts, St.

PeterMakayla R. Gravenhof, Associate of

Arts, RochesterMargot A. Wight, Associate of Arts,

St. PaulMegan M. Iverson, Associate of Arts,

BloomingtonShannon K. Wilcox, Associate of Arts,

Lucas, TexasShantel M. Donner, Associate of Arts,

New UlmTravis J. Brock, Associate of Arts,

St PeterWyatt A. Ryan, Associate of Arts,

Rochester

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College of BusinessThe candidates will be presented by Brenda L. Flannery, Dean

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Abigail R. Meyer, AccountingEmily R. Bourassa, ManagementJessica D. Tokle, AccountingKole M. Kleinschmidt, AccountingMelvin E. Soderlund, FinanceMitchell R. Pinske, ManagementNelly Elsayed, MarketingPetra Camus, Finance

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Anna M. Peterson, ManagementBlake A. Fenske, MarketingCierra R. McAllister, AccountingCody H. Christensen, AccountingCollin W. VanDussen, FinanceDarren D. Anderson, AccountingDarren D. Anderson, FinanceEmily J. Gatz, FinanceGohi Gildas F. Dabe, MarketingHannah L. Hollingshead, MarketingKaitlyn J. Totushek, AccountingMary J. Voxland, ManagementMathew C. Bjorngaard, ManagementMatthew E. Slaminski, AccountingMatthew E. Slaminski, FinanceMegan A. Abbott, FinanceMichael J. Bigelbach, MarketingRachel R. Shumski, ManagementSamantha J. Dehne, ManagementSarah S. Kayumba, FinanceZachary L. Janike, Accounting

CUM LAUDE

Adrian Avzner, MarketingAndrea C. Forbord, AccountingAngela A. Bischel, AccountingAnnie L. Kunst, ManagementAntonio L. Estrada, FinanceAshley T. Wiltrout, AccountingBrady L. Drescher, AccountingBrady L. Drescher, FinanceDarin M. Neisen, Management

Grace M. Batta, AccountingHongKeun Kim, ManagementJeffrey C. Jasan, MarketingJessica M. Strohm, MarketingJongmin Lee, ManagementJosiah D. deNeui, MarketingKevy E. Djegnan, FinanceLena B. Duesterhoeft, International

BusinessLena B. Duesterhoeft, MarketingLuke S. Frankow, FinanceMadison L. Truckenmiller, AccountingMarina R. Olson, AccountingMatthew L. Altreuter, FinanceMcKayla Miller, ManagementMiho Takahashi, AccountingMohamed L. Diallo, FinanceMolly M. Miller, ManagementNoah Fineran, MarketingRebeckah L. Maday, ManagementRyan A. Doherty, AccountingRyan A. Doherty, FinanceSamuel J. Larson, AccountingTaylorgrace Jurhs, MarketingTimothy R. Weller, Accounting

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS LAW

Professor Byron Pike, Chairperson

Abigail R. Meyer, Bachelor of Science, Fort Pierre, South Dakota

Abraham Flores, Bachelor of Science, Farmington

Alexander R. Engquist, Bachelor of Science, Waterville

Aminur Rahman, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Andrea C. Forbord, Bachelor of Science, Stacy

Angela A. Bischel, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Ashley L. Novak, Bachelor of Science, Eden Prairie

Ashley T. Wiltrout, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Ayato Ogawa, Bachelor of Science, Japan

Brady L. Drescher, Bachelor of Science, Rosemount

Braeden J. Loose, Bachelor of Science, New Prague

Brett A. Meyer, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

Bridget Goettl, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Brooke M. Scouton, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Cierra R. McAllister, Bachelor of Science, Des Moines, Iowa

Cody H. Christensen, Bachelor of Science, Hutchinson

Colin L. Eldridge-Castanon, Bachelor of Science, Ramsey

Crystal J. Kuss, Bachelor of Science, San Diego, California

Danzhen Lajia, Bachelor of Science, New Brighton

Darren D. Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Saint Cloud

Erik H. Wagner, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Grace M. Batta, Bachelor of Science, Farmington

Haley L. Rodriguez, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Isabel F. Ubl-Correa, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Jackson T. Vanderwagen, Bachelor of Science, Antioch, Illinois

James E. Tait, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Jessica D. Tokle, Bachelor of Science, Canada

Johanes M. Rantetana, Bachelor of Science, Indonesia

Jordan M. Richardson, Bachelor of Science, Janesville

Jordan T. Thomas, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Joshua R. Roy, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

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Kaitlyn A. Bode, Bachelor of Science, Courtland

Kaitlyn J. Totushek, Bachelor of Science, Brownton

Kallie R. Majeski, Bachelor of Science, Amboy

Kole M. Kleinschmidt, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Kristin M. Ameluxen, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

Luke A. Ranum, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Madison L. Truckenmiller, Bachelor of Science, Lyle

Marina R. Olson, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Matthew E. Slaminski, Bachelor of Science, Spooner, Wisconsin

Miho Takahashi, Bachelor of Science, Japan

Nathan L. Krueger, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Oscar J. Alvarez, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Riley M. Knutson, Bachelor of Science, Mantorville

Ryan A. Doherty, Bachelor of Science, Maple Plain

Ryan M. McArthur, Bachelor of Science, Ham Lake

Samuel J. Larson, Bachelor of Science, Morristown

Tanya M. Schuette, Bachelor of Science, Mayer

Tien L. Nguyen, Bachelor of Science, West St. Paul

Timothy R. Weller, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Zachary L. Janike, Bachelor of Science, Minnesota Lake

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEProfessor Joseph Reising, Chairperson

Adam J. Schmitz, Bachelor of Science, New Prague

Alissa C. Garrison, Bachelor of Science, Centerville

Antonio L. Estrada, Bachelor of Science, West St. Paul

Bailey A. Engelkes, Bachelor of Science, Zimmerman

Brady L. Drescher, Bachelor of Science, Rosemount

Brandon M. MacDonald, Bachelor of Science, Hugo

Brittany N. Klocke, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Chandler T. Rose, Bachelor of Science, Morgan

Chrystian K. Kulow, Bachelor of Science, Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Cody A. Clemens, Bachelor of Science, Ramsey

Colin W. VanDussen, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Darren D. Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Saint Cloud

Emily J. Gatz, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

Erik A. Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Waukee, Iowa

Erik H. Wagner, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Evan A. Mortenson, Bachelor of Science, St. James

Evan M. Heim, Bachelor of Science, De Pere, Wisconsin

Jack M. Curtis, Bachelor of Science, Lombard, Illinois

Jackson T. Vanderwagen, Bachelor of Science, Antioch, Illinois

John A. Fransson, Bachelor of Science, Sweden

Jon A. Sadaka, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Joseph A. Gordon, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Justin S. Adams, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Kanyon C. Fellers, Bachelor of Science, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Kevin Landry M. Diomande, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Kevy E. Djegnan, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Lacey J. Abrego, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Logan J. Thuringer, Bachelor of Science, Worthington

Luke S. Frankow, Bachelor of Science, New Franken, Wisconsin

Mandjidath M. Mouhammed, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Marina S. Kitenge, Bachelor of Science, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Matthew E. Slaminski, Bachelor of Science, Spooner, Wisconsin

Matthew L. Altreuter, Bachelor of Science, Holmen, Wisconsin

Megan A. Abbott, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

Melvin E. Soderlund, Bachelor of Science, St. Peter

Michael J. Povolny, Jr., Bachelor of Science, Mendota Heights

Mitchell A. Muller, Bachelor of Science, Luverne

Mohamed L. Diallo, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Nathan L. Krueger, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Petra Camus, Bachelor of Science, Germany

Rachel R. Haider, Bachelor of Science, Rice

Reed F. Ross, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Ryan A. Doherty, Bachelor of Science, Maple Plain

Sarah S. Kayumba, Bachelor of Science, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Thomas M. Haberlack, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Uday V. Patel, Bachelor of Science, Wheeling, Illinois

Zachary Harder, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

Zachary W. Batta, Bachelor of Science, Farmington

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT Professor Kathleen Dale, Chairperson

Alexa M. Rabune, Bachelor of Science, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Andrea C. Erickson, Bachelor of Science, New Prague

Anna M. Peterson, Bachelor of Science, Maple Grove

Annie L. Kunst, Bachelor of Science, Eagle Lake

Austin B. Buehler, Bachelor of Science, Waseca

Bethany A. Dallenbach, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Bobbi J. Rahm, Bachelor of Science, Foreston

Brandon M. Rogers, Bachelor of Science, Wyoming

Brayden C. Hegna, Bachelor of Science, Hayfield

Chase M. Rahe, Bachelor of Science, Morgan

Chayani S. Navaratne, Bachelor of Science, Sri Lanka

Daniel Sanchez, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Darin M. Neisen, Bachelor of Science, Arlington

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Nicholas J. Niemela, Bachelor of Science, Shoreview

Nolan R. Schempf, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Nouchee M. Lor, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Rachel L. Stensrud, Bachelor of Science, Rogers

Rachel M. Groves, Bachelor of Science, Pierz

Rachel R. Shumski, Bachelor of Science, Granada

Rebecca J. Meyer, Bachelor of Science, Mantorville

Rebeckah L. Maday, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Reshma Rajbahak, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Ryan J. Carlsten, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Samantha J. Dehne, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Steven T. Le, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Sydney J. Germscheid, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Thanowa G. Lual, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Zach Robertson, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Professor Ann Kuzma, Chairperson

Aaron D. Eberhart, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Abigail R. Mickschl, Bachelor of Science, Woodbury

Adekunle S. Oyewumi, Bachelor of Science, Nigeria

Adrian Avzner, Bachelor of Science, Serbia

Alecsander J. Tibbetts, Bachelor of Science, Blaine

Alexander M. Raab, Bachelor of Science, Excelsior

Aliya A. Hussein, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Alyssa A. Roushar, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Anton M. Walker, Bachelor of Science, Woodbury

Ashley M. Jacques, Bachelor of Science, Cologne

Bailey J. Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Robbinsdale

Bailey R. Gibbs, Bachelor of Science, Cloquet

Benjamin G. Luiken, Bachelor of Science, Plymouth

Blake A. Fenske, Bachelor of Science, Hutchinson

Brandon T. Cotter, Bachelor of Science, Austin

Brooke S. Rye, Bachelor of Science, Albert Lea

Cameron C. Erickson, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Carolyn P. Hackel, Bachelor of Science, Austin

Carter D. Olsen, Bachelor of Science, Buffalo

Chris J. Grosklags, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Christopher J. Ingersoll, Bachelor of Science, Glenwood

Christopher J. Thurnbeck, Bachelor of Science, Zimmerman

Drew D. Knapek, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Elsie K. Sieberg, Bachelor of Science, Janesville

Garett P. Glieden, Bachelor of Science, Chaska

Gohi Gildas F. Dabe, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Hannah L. Hollingshead, Bachelor of Science, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hannah Perez, Bachelor of Science, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Haylee J. Theis, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Jack M. Curtis, Bachelor of Science, Lombard, Illinois

James E. Henry, II, Bachelor of Science, Eden Prairie

Jeffrey C. Jasan, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Jennifer A. Sass, Bachelor of Science, Waseca

Jessica M. Strohm, Bachelor of Science, Chaska

Jordan J. Freberg, Bachelor of Science, Maple Grove

Josiah D. deNeui, Bachelor of Science, Hayfield

Kendall N. Eder, Bachelor of Science, Waconia

Kevin W. Korbel, Bachelor of Science, Lonsdale

Kyle M. Delgado, Bachelor of Science, Northfield

Latisha S. Fowlin, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Lena B. Duesterhoeft, Bachelor of Science, Germany

Dylan M. Kotzer, Bachelor of Science, Litchfield

Emily R. Bourassa, Bachelor of Science, West Fargo, North Dakota

Ethan C. Lage, Bachelor of Science, Rice

Haaken K. Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Waterville

Haakon W. Doheny, Bachelor of Science, New Prague

Hannah K. Bade, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove

HongKeun Kim, Bachelor of Science, Republic of Korea

Jacob L. Moen, Bachelor of Science, Blaine

Jongmin Lee, Bachelor of Science, Republic of Korea

Jordan D. Hart, Bachelor of Science, Lyle

Joseph P. Nicpon, Bachelor of Science, Shorewood

Josephine A. Veldman, Bachelor of Science, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Joshua J. Enevold, Bachelor of Science, Victoria

Karla M. Balbuena Garcia, Bachelor of Science, Saint James

Katie D. Vigil, Bachelor of Science, Willmar

Kevin C. Pruitt, Bachelor of Science, Spencer, Iowa

Kimberly K. Kotewa-Smith, Bachelor of Science, Fairmont

Leah G. Bednar, Bachelor of Science, Mayville, Wisconsin

Logan J. Thuringer, Bachelor of Science, Worthington

Lucas C. Riha, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Mandy L. Gengler, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Mario J. Zona, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

Mary J. Voxland, Bachelor of Science, Kenyon

Mathew C. Bjorngaard, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Matthew D. Gorres, Bachelor of Science, Waconia

Matthew D. Smith, Bachelor of Science, Eagle Lake

McKayla Miller, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Mitchell R. Pinske, Bachelor of Science, Plato

Molly M. Miller, Bachelor of Science, Norwood Young America

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Nelly Elsayed, Bachelor of Science, Egypt

Nicholas J. Richards, Bachelor of Science, Eyota

Nicole L. Brown, Bachelor of Science, Savage

Noah Fineran, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

Peyton M. Reese, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Riley M. Grinstead, Bachelor of Science, Austin

Saabir Mohamed Sh Abdi, Bachelor of Science, Plymouth

Samuel H. Eide, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Shunya Asaoka, Bachelor of Science, Japan

Taylor N. Lemke, Bachelor of Science, Long Prairie

Taylorgrace Jurhs, Bachelor of Science, Athens, Alabama

Madison K. Priebe, Bachelor of Science, Waseca

Malik E. Mitchell, Bachelor of Science, Apple Valley

Marcus A. Lynch, Bachelor of Science, St.Clair

Matthew R. Davis, Bachelor of Science, Woodbury

Maurice S. Kuwite, Jr., Bachelor of Science,United Republic of Tanzania

Michael J. Bigelbach, Bachelor of Science, Red Wing

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Aaron N. Grozdanich, Integrated Engineering

Alex C. Goettl, Biol: Biomedical Sciences

Bethany A. Haus, BiologyCharles J. Olson, BiologyHunter L. Campbell, Construction

ManagementJoshua D. Eddy, Integrated EngineeringNickolas W. Rockenback, BiologyParker C. Madel, Computer

Information TechnologySyed U. Peerzada, Computer

Information TechnologyTehut Y. Zewdu, BiochemistryTyler Schmidt, Biol: Biomedical

Sciences

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Alexander T. Lloyd, Computer Engineering Technology

Alycia C. Holwerda, StatisticsAustin F. Koble, Electronic Engineering

TechnologyBrendan A. Donner, Integrated

EngineeringChristopher J. Zuelsdorf, StatisticsDanayit F. Shewamene, Integrated

EngineeringDylan T. Smyth, Manufacturing

Engineering TechEdoardo Tagliaferri, Environmental

ScienceFaith C. Quigley-Robinson, Biology

Francisco J. Fernandez Arias, Construction Management

Joseph R. Zrucky, BiologyKaylee C. Enevold, MathematicsKeshari H. Sudasinghe, BiologyKhawaja Ammar Nadeem, Computer

Information TechnologyPaige M. Bauer, GeologyRaymond J. Grumney, Computer

Information TechnologyRuksha Rayamajhi, Computer

Information TechnologyRyan J. Cisewski, Computer

Information TechnologySaiteja Thota, Computer Information

TechnologySalem G. Wafi, Computer Information

TechnologyShamim Ahmed, BiotechnologyTressa S. Marquardt, Integrated

EngineeringXi Wang, Computer Engineering

CUM LAUDE

Apurba Chowdhury, Computer Information Technology

Bassem H. Adel, Jr., Construction Management

Casey J. Smith, BiologyDaryoush J. Hakimi, Computer

Information TechnologyDavid Kellin, Integrated EngineeringErdenesukh Tsendjav, Management

Information SystemsGarrett R. Ulman, Integrated

Engineering

Grant M. Conner, StatisticsJacob Aziz, Computer Information

TechnologyJames E. Goldade, Mechanical

EngineeringJordan R. Moore, Management

Information SystemsKazi R. Ahmed, Computer Information

TechnologyKiana Ranjbar Mokhtari, Computer

Information TechnologyKollin G. Joines, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyLeisha Maharjan, Computer

Information TechnologyLogan S. Back, Construction

ManagementMichael R. Herman, Electrical

EngineeringRobert J. Meiners, Construction

ManagementSalija Dahal, Management Information

SystemsSalman A. Omar, Computer

Information TechnologySanjay Duwal, Computer Information

TechnologySara M. Baranczyk, Physics TeachingSehee Sun, Computer EngineeringSehee Sun, Electrical EngineeringShane V. Zylstra, BiologyShristi Silwal, Computer EngineeringTania Hasanpoor, Computer

Information TechnologyThomas Krug, Electrical EngineeringYoussef H. Adel, Jr., Construction

Management

College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyThe candidates will be presented by Aaron Budge, Acting Dean

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DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGProfessor Gary Mead, Chairperson

Ahmed A. Alfaraj, Bachelor of Science, Saudi Arabia

Brian P. Olson, Bachelor of Science, Elk River

Bryce C. Noeldner, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Colton J. Miller, Bachelor of Science, Isanti

Dylan J. Hendrycks, Bachelor of Science, Nicollet

Dylan T. Smyth, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Irenius E. Eremon, Bachelor of Science, Kenya

Jacob J. Waletzki, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

John P. Carruth, Bachelor of Science, Montevideo

Kevin D. Barrett, Bachelor of Science, Lindstrom

Kollin G. Joines, Bachelor of Science, Redwood Falls

Logan T. Bristol, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Mason A. Wendt, Bachelor of Science, Brainerd

Seowon Han, Bachelor of Science, Republic of Korea

Steven P. Zimmerman, Bachelor of Science, Belleville, Wisconsin

Yosline M. Camacho Rosado, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park Owen M. Parker, B.S., Alton, New Hampshire

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProfessor Tim Secott, Chairperson

Aakash Dahal, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Adetuji S. Adelani, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Alex C. Goettl, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Alexandra J. Coats, Bachelor of Science, Rapid City, South Dakota

Alimatou Bah, Bachelor of Science, Gambia

Alyssa S. Lange, Bachelor of Science, Chaska

Amanda M. Peifer, Bachelor of Science, Mounds View

Amoslyn C. Kun, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Arliah T. Cox, Bachelor of Science, Bahamas

Bersabeh D. Tafesse, Bachelor of Science, Ethiopia

Bethany A. Haus, Bachelor of Science, Richmond

Boluwatife A. Gbadebo, Bachelor of Science, Nigeria

Brittany D. Myre, Bachelor of Science, Kasota

Brooke L. Morehouse, Bachelor of Science, Blaine

Casey J. Smith, Bachelor of Science, Maplewood

Charles J. Olson, Bachelor of Science, Plymouth

Cortney R. McDonald, Bachelor of Science, Hastings

Cory C. Thielman, Bachelor of Science, Buffalo

Dellen J. Young, Bachelor of Science, Sri Lanka

Edgar Jimenez, Bachelor of Science, West St. Paul

Edoardo Tagliaferri, Bachelor of Science, Afton

Ekemini G. Afangideh, Bachelor of Science, Nigeria

Ethan D. Janak, Bachelor of Science, Summerset, South Dakota

Ethan Lepper, Bachelor of Science, Chaska

Faith C. Quigley-Robinson, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Federico N. Avila, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Haley R. Kilian, Bachelor of Science, Savage

Hunter J. Wick, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Ian T. Kellogg, Bachelor of Science, Nicollet

Ian T. Yang, Bachelor of Science, Blaine

Jack W. Arman, Bachelor of Science, Lino Lakes

Jason J. Miller, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Joanna S. Sayoudone, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

Joseph R. Zrucky, Bachelor of Science, Woodbury

Kalai G. Moua, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

Kasy Ya, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Center

Kathleen V. Clemens, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Katie Roh, Bachelor of Science, Monument, Colorado

Keshari H. Sudasinghe, Bachelor of Science, Sri Lanka

Kyle E. House, Bachelor of Science, Becker

Lakin L. Hengel, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Mack L. Anez, Bachelor of Science, Little Falls

Madisen R. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Mounds View

Madison A. Voge, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Mariam O. Ayantola, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Mason J. Murray, Bachelor of Science, Chanhassen

Micalene J. Aslakson, Bachelor of Science, Waconia

Monica Cassone, Bachelor of Science, Italy

Naomi Abraham, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Nickolas W. Rockenback, Bachelor of Science, Center City

Patrick J. Carver, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Rebecca L. Yoakam, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Ryan T. Osberg, Bachelor of Science, Elk River

Samson M. Okorie, Bachelor of Science, Nigeria

Sandani V. Wijerathne, Bachelor of Science, Sri Lanka

Sarah J. Mayer, Bachelor of Science, Le Sueur

Shamim Ahmed, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Shane V. Zylstra, Bachelor of Science, Spicer

Taylor M. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Tyler Schmidt, Bachelor of Science, Mankato sdorf, B.S., Mankato

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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Daniel Swart, Chairperson

Abdiwahid R. Yusuf, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Ashly R. Fairchild, Bachelor of Science, Ely

Austin T. Ulik, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove

Kevin R. Brunson, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Paige M. Bauer, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Randall W. Simonson, Bachelor of Arts, Rochester

Tehut Y. Zewdu, Bachelor of Science, Ethiopia

Youngjoo Jo, Bachelor of Science, Republic of Korea

DEPARTMENT OFCOMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCEProfessor Mahbubur Syed,Chairperson

Aaron D. Morley, Bachelor of Science, Woodbury

Adam Schultz, Bachelor of Science, Marshall

Ahmed M. Hussein, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Akrem J. Basha, Bachelor of Science, Ethiopia

Anamul Hasan, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Andre Prawira, Bachelor of Science, Indonesia

Apurba Chowdhury, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Arlton L. Cox, Bachelor of Science, Bahamas

Ashley T. Reed, Bachelor of Science, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

Barthelemy O. Oyediran, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Bharat K. Essarani, Bachelor of Science, Pakistan

Bill Vang, Sr., Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Center

Bishwas Lamsal, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Bryan Beltran, Bachelor of Science, Lismore

Charles B. Zweber, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Christopher R. Lundquist, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Daryoush J. Hakimi, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington, Illinois

Derek D. Margheim, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Didarul A. Khan, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Dotemin I. Kone, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Eduardo E. Herrera-Velasquez, Bachelor of Science, Gaylord

Erdenesukh Tsendjav, Bachelor of Science, Mongolia

Gelana S. Gurmesa, Bachelor of Science, Ethiopia

Hamza Siddiqui, Bachelor of Science, Rosemount

Harris B. Khondker, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Hussein M. Abdullahi, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Igor Neaga, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Ishna Verma, Bachelor of Science, India

Jacob Aziz, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Jacob L. Caravello, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

James T. LaBeau, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Jhony M. Blanco, Bachelor of Science, Savage

Joe K. Itoh, Bachelor of Science, Eagle Lake

Jordan R. Moore, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Joshua A. Ramczyk, Bachelor of Science, Apple Valley

Kazi R. Ahmed, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Kendra B. Ninglekhu, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Khawaja Ammar Nadeem, Bachelor of Science, Pakistan

Khuzaima Shahid, Bachelor of Science, Pakistan

Kiana Ranjbar Mokhtari, Bachelor of Science, Iran

Kshitiz Khadka, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Leisha Maharjan, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Mandla E. Senzanje, Bachelor of Science, Zimbabwe

Manish Shahi, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Mariya Hossain, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Mark R. Hillesheim, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Matthew R. Hillesheim, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Mend Amar Munkhjargal, Bachelor of Science, Mongolia

Michael A. Hongslo, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Mohamed S. Omar, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Mohd Afzal Ansari, Bachelor of Science, India

Mustafe M. Abdulahi, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Naheem A. Olaniyan, Bachelor of Science, Nigeria

Nayeem Imtiaz, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Ojaswi Singh, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Omar F. Chowdhury, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Parker C. Madel, Bachelor of Science, Waseca

Peter L. Larsen, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

Pradeep Baral, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Raphael F. Morgan, Bachelor of Science, Plymouth

Raymond J. Grumney, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Ruksha Rayamajhi, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Ryan J. Cisewski, Bachelor of Science, Annandale

Sagarika Silwal, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Saiteja Thota, Bachelor of Science, India

Salem G. Wafi, Bachelor of Science, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

Salija Dahal, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Salman A. Omar, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Sanjay Duwal, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Shaharia Chowdhury, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Shankar Shrestha, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

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Steven J. Erredge, Bachelor of Science, Maple Grove

Supreme Shrestha, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Syed U. Peerzada, Bachelor of Science, Pakistan

Tania Hasanpoor, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Vang Y. Vue, Bachelor of Science, Walnut Grove

Yeamlak Alebachew, Bachelor of Science, Ethiopia

Zachary D. Vincent, Bachelor of Science, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Zane J. Ohman, Bachelor of Science, Farmington

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTProfessor Mohamed Diab, Chairperson

Adam J. Clark, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Adam J. Kratzke, Bachelor of Science, Dent

Adam P. Lindquist, Bachelor of Science, Maple Grove

Alexander G. Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Lake Crystal

Allaa Chahid, Bachelor of Science, Morocco

Ange P. Konan, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Bassem H. Adel, Jr., Bachelor of Science, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Bazen T. Leul, Bachelor of Science, Ethiopia

Brandon D. Treinen, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Brandon J. Ranum, Bachelor of Science, Albert Lea

Bryce P. Plunkett, Bachelor of Science, Champlin

Channing C. Boe, Bachelor of Science, Bemidji

Cole M. Wagar, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Francisco J. Fernandez Arias, Bachelor of Science, Ecuador

Hunter L. Campbell, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Jacob A. Malakowsky, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Jonathon P. Harrington, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Joshua J. Rocha, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Juan F. Lopez, Bachelor of Science, Plato

Logan S. Back, Bachelor of Science, Ostrander

Mark Dryer, Bachelor of Science, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Matthew T. Clark, Bachelor of Science, Farmington

Matthew T. Dreshar, Bachelor of Science, Blaine

Neal P. Smith, Bachelor of Science, Chanhassen

Nicholas D. Lehnhoff, Bachelor of Science, Currie

Nicholas T. Jepson, Bachelor of Science, Wausau, Wisconsin

Paul A. Lang, Bachelor of Science, Janesville

Richard Toweh, II, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Center

Riley V. Lovell, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Robert J. Meiners, Bachelor of Science, Davis, Illinois

Samuel B. Araya, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Taylor R. Salzwedel, Bachelor of Science, Lakefield

Tyler D. Edwards, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Weston G. Kolles, Bachelor of Science, Monticello

Youssef H. Adel, Jr., Bachelor of Science, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Zachary P. Eggers, Bachelor of Science, Chatfield

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYProfessor Qun Zhang, Chairperson

Alexander T. Lloyd, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Andrew D. Durant, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, North Mankato

Austin F. Koble, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Dana E. Yochim, Bachelor of Science, Hoffman

Ghayath I. Elsheikh, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Rochester

Jeremy J. Sutherland, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Belle Plaine

Jessica L. Martin, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Woodbury

John L. Xiong, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Jonathan Tyson, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Kokomo, Indiana

Julian I. Jones, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Kue M. Yang, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

Michael D. Valkos, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Lake City

Michael R. Herman, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Ham Lake

Muhammad S. Cheema, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chaska

Muhammad Z. Rehman, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Pakistan

Nathan R. Coleman, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Ramiro L. Vinan Vega, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Ecuador

Sehee Sun, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Republic of Korea

Sehee Sun, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Republic of Korea

Shady S. Nawara, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Egypt

Shristi Silwal, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Nepal

Thomas Krug, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mankato

Troy R. Odegaard, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Roseville

Uduoghene D. Ovraiti, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Nigeria

Xi Wang, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, China

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Aaron N. Grozdanich, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Hibbing

Brendan A. Donner, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Virginia

Carl P. Hobus, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Wayzata

Danayit F. Shewamene, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Ethiopia

David Kellin, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Grand Rapids

Dillon M. Vespa, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Hibbing

Drew E. Erickson, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Roseville

Garret J. Gibeau, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Grand Rapids

Garrett R. Ulman, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mountain Iron

Jacob R. Rahier, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Bovey

Jason Lambert, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Hastings

Joshua B. Drews, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Fridley

Joshua D. Eddy, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Buhl

Kelvin T. Johnson, Bachelor of Science

in Engineering, Richfield Mikkel S. Schwartz, Bachelor of

Science in Engineering, Coon Rapids

Natalie C. Kolling, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Pine City

Nicholas R. Erickson, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Cass Lake

Stephan L. Halverson, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Cook

Tressa S. Marquardt, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Shakopee

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Professor Ruijun Zhao,Chairperson

Alycia C. Holwerda, Bachelor of Science, Willmar

Anthony M. Haik, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Ashley M. Chitwood, Bachelor of Science, Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Christopher J. Zuelsdorf, Bachelor of Science, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Franck Arnaud T. Olilo, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Grant M. Conner, Bachelor of

Science, Cottage Grove Kaylee C. Enevold, Bachelor of

Science, North Mankato Mark R. Hillesheim, Bachelor of

Science, New Ulm Metz Cynthia E. Konan, Bachelor

of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ANDCIVIL ENGINEERINGProfessor Farhad Rez,Chairperson

James E. Goldade, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Eyota

Jonas A. Windhorn, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, No Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY

Professor Thomas Brown,Chairperson

Sara M. Baranczyk, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

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Program 12:00 p.m..

Prelude Music Arranged by Dr. Douglas Snapp

Processional March Pomp and Circumstance Edward Elgar Arranged by Dr. Douglas Snapp and Dr. Michael Olson

National Anthem Megan Littlepage, '19 Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings President Richard DavenportMinnesota State University, Mankato

Dawn ErlandsonBoard of Trustees

Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Lisa Hughes, '05Alumni Association President, Alumni Association

Student Speakers Sadie ElsenpeterBachelor of Science, Family Consumer Science Education

College of Allied Health and Nursing

Aaron Suomala FolkerdsDoctor of Education, Counselor Education and Supervision

College of Education

Teri SjostrandBachelor of Science, Applied Leadership

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Conferring of Degrees(Interlude Music by Keyboard player)

Recessional March* “Hornpipe” (from Water Music) George Frideric Handel Orchestrated by Dr. Douglas Snapp Produced by Dr. Michael Olson

Musicians Amy K. Roisum Foley, ConductorDonte Allen, KeyboardDavid Kaiser, TrumpetBrent Ekstrom, Trumpet

Cade Readmond, SaxophoneMark Pettinger, Trombone

Gabriel Raske, Tuba*Audience to remain seated Will Keebler, Drums

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Platform GuestsRICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

DAWN ERLANDSON Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges

and Universities

LISA HUGHES President of Minnesota State University,

Mankato Alumni Association

LYNN AKEY Vice President for Student Success,

Analytics and Integrated Planning

BOBBY FLEISCHMAN Associate Vice President for Strategic

Partnerships

JEAN HAAR Dean of the College of Education

MARK JOHNSON Vice President for Technology and Chief

Information Officer

DAVID JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and

Enrollment Management

MATTHEW LOAYZA Dean of the College of Social and

Behavioral Sciences

HENRY MORRIS Dean of Diversity & Inclusion

KRISTINE RETHERFORD Dean of the College of Allied Health

and Nursing

KENT STANLEY Vice President for University

Advancement

STEPHEN STOYNOFF Associate Vice President of Research

and Dean of Graduate Education

RICHARD STRAKA Vice President for Finance and

Administration

MARILYN WELLS Provost and Senior Vice President for

Academic Affairs

Procession ParticipantsCOUNCIL OF DEANSAnne Dahlman Acting Dean of Global

EducationBrian Martensen Interim Associate Vice President

for Faculty AffairsChristopher Corley Interim Dean of Library

ServicesThomas Norman Dean of University Extended EducationJennifer Veltsos Interim Associate Vice President

for Undergraduate Education

FACULTY HONORMARSHALSSandra Eggenberger, Professor,

College of Allied Health and Nursing

John W. Seymour, Professor, College of Education

Jose Javier Lopez, Professor, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

JUNIOR HONORMARSHALRebecca Guss, College of Allied

Health and NursingOlivia Hagen, College of

EducationEmmaLee Krosch, College

of Social and Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH and NURSING

MARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSPatricia YoungLynnette EngeswickNorma KrumwiedeAndy PhemisterJill ConlonBonnie BergMarlene TappeH. Sheen ChiouJulie Carlson

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSDiane WittTrisha Krenik-MatejcekKelly KrumwiedeHeather Von BankMarilyn A. SwanKristen Abbott-AndersonMegan MahowaldPatricia BeierwaltesMolly Timlin

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSRachelle FullerKristi MontandonJennifer LondgrenJulie FrederickJae Min LeeJessica AlbersMichelle McAlarnenCharis DavidsonAmy BruggeCorey SellandEmily Houghton

Jehad AdwanLeslie DarmofalW. Eric Strong

COLLEGE OFEDUCATIONMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSDiane CoursolRick AugerGinger ZierdtJohn W. SeymourElizabeth SandellJason Kaufman

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSDana WagnerSean WachsmuthTimothy BerryKimberly JohnsonKiersten Hensley

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSJinger GustafsonLisa VasquezKerry DiekmannTracy PeedBernadette Castillo

INSTRUCTORSRobbie Burnett

COLLEGE OF SOCIALand BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSChristine Black-HughesPedro ThomasSaleheen KhanSusan SchalgeBeth A. Wielde HeidelbergKebba DarboeFei YuanLori Ann LahlumEmily StarkChip Panahon

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSSherrise Truesdale-MooreLaura StrunkLaura HarrisonPat NelsonWoo JangRussell Fricano

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSChristine Mollenkopf-PigsleyAna PerezJosh BerkenpasTyler VaughanAmelia Pridemore

LIBRARY FACULTYKellian ClinkJustine Martin

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTY

John BulcockJill Krosch

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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Stephen Stoynoff, Dean

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

Aaron J. Suomala Folkerds, Moorhead Counselor Education & Supervision

Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Thesis: Death: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Counseling Journals, 1986 – 2016

Bruce S. Yang, Mankato Counselor Education & Supervision Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Thesis: Racial Microaggressions and Alienation Among Hmong American College Students

Julie H. Ritter, New Prague Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Thesis: A Phenomenological Study of the Implementation of Developmentally Appropriate Practices of Highly-skilled Teachers in School-based, Early Education Settings

Karina E. Clennon, Mankato Counselor Education & Supervision Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Thesis: Engagement and STEM Degree Completion: An Analysis of the Relationship between Time-to-Completion, Engagement and Pre-College Variables

Lizbeth A. Kliewer, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Thesis: Perceived Barriers of Homeschooled Students Moving into Higher Education: Case Stories and Qualitative Perspectives

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

Angela J. Rickheim, Clearwater Nursing Practice from MSN Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young

Brittany A. White, Cook Nursing Practice from MSN Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Carrie Yavarow, Bemidji Nursing Practice from MSN Advisor: Dr. Sandra Eggenberger

Kathryn A. Smith, Big Lake Nursing Practice from MSN Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young

Temitope A. Dawodu, Ramsey Nursing Practice from MSN Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

Jannine E. Ray, Woodbury School Psychology Advisor: Dr. Carlos Panahon Thesis: Evaluating the Effects of Tootling When Implemented in Special Education Classrooms Providing Behavior Supports

MASTER OF ARTS

Abbey M. Linderholm, Mankato Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan Thesis: Teacher Perceptions and Awareness of Social Media Use and Cyberbullying in Belize

Alexander H. Techy, Mankato Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kristie Campana

Alexander J. Twohy, Saint Cloud Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Thesis: Working Conditions for Erotic Dancers: A Review of Health and Safety Concerns from a Minneapolis Based Needs Assessment

Benjamin A. Natzke, Hopkins Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Brent A. O'Neil, Mankato Urban And Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg

Courtney A. Sowle, Camanche, IA Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Angelica Aguirre Thesis: Evaluating the Effects of a Stimulus Equivalence Protocol to Teach Bullying Identification to School-aged Children

Desmond J. Spann, Mankato Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan Thesis: Impact of Self-Determined Motivation on Working Behavior and Response to Cognitive Remediation for Individuals with Schizophrenia

Dylan O. Paoli, Minneapolis Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Thesis: Revisiting the Behavioral Treatments of Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia in the Era of the Medical Model

Greta E. Kos, Kalona, IA Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Angelica Aguirre Thesis: Using Behavioral Skills Training to Teach Children with Autism to Seek Help from Law Enforcement Officers When Lost

Kenia Torres Soto, Milan Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Thesis: The Effects of Elderspeak on the Mood of Older Adults with Dementia: A Preliminary Report

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Kyle Zeiszler, North Mankato Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Patrick Sexton

Maame E. Yorke, Ghana Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng

Machensey Shelgren, Gilmore City, IA Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Thesis: The Effects and Experiences of Stigma in the Minneapolis Strip Club Industry

Nathan W. Jensen, Mankato Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Thesis: Evaluation of a Cognitive Training Program and its Effects on Healthy Older Adults

Soultana Mpoulkoura, Kalamazoo, MI Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Thesis: Comparison Between Brief Acceptance and Cognitive Interventions: Assessing Public Speaking Performance in Socially-Anxious Individuals

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Carolyn M. Hartwell, Northfield Education Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

Cathryn A. Nibbe, Farmington Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Courtney N. Messner, New Ulm Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Eric C. Gerst, Faribault Education Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

Jacob L. Kaukola, Winthrop Education Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

Jennifer L. Jones, Northfield Education Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

Jessica M. Stensland, Sioux Falls Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Jordan E. DeGidio, Prior Lake Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Joseph M. Baker, Rochester Education Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Kayla M. Ruch, New Ulm Education Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Lisa M. Crockett, North Mankato Education Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

Mackenzie J. Volz, Janesville Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Page Thesis: Effect of Process-Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning (POGIL) on Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Understanding of Biological Classification

Mark Smith-Lossiah, Savage Education Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

Mary C. Trosvig, St. Michael Education Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

Teagan R. Knoblich, Janesville Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Deanna R. Anderson, Elko Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Fataou Sahabi, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire) Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Jessica M. White, Apple Valley Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Parsneau

Jessica M. White, Apple Valley Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Sanath S. Lekamge, Sri Lanka Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Grandberg-

Rademacker

Sung Man Kang, Republic of Korea Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Parsneau

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Abdi Abdullahi, Faribault Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Adam J. Whirley, Maple Grove School Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis

Adam R. Neubarth Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Afton D. Finley, Mankato School Library and Information Studies Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Alex Hein, St. James History Advisor: Dr. Christopher Corley

Ali Miller, Kimball Teaching & Learning Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Allison R. Seeman, Waconia Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Alyssa Rickels, Solon, Iowa Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. H Sheen Chiou

Amanda J. Rodning, St. Peter Spec Ed: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Kimberly Johnson

Andrea L. Tieskotter, Rochester Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

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Angela B. Rickbeil, Mankato Reading Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner

Angela C. Onaifoh, Nigeria Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Anna Mann, Oakdale Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald

Anna R. Haler, St. James Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. H Sheen Chiou

Anne T. Harguth, Waseca Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Mary Kramer

Ashley A. Hyatt, Jordan Teaching & Learning Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Ashley M. Iaquinto, Rosemount Special Ed Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Ashley Marie Cato, Minneapolis Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue Thesis: Macromorphological and Microscopic Effects of Temperature in a Controlled Environment on the Process of Decomposition in Bone

Audrey S. Davies, New Rockford, North Dakota Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald

Bailey E. Krueger, Prior Lake Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Brent J. Fairman, St. Paul Special Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Brianna M. McGinty, Rogers Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Bernadeia Johnson

Brianna Nelson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Reading Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner

Brianna R. Luhman, Forest Lake Spec Ed: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Bridget Barnett, New Prague Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Brooke A. Raether, Young America Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Carissa C. Buss, Woodbury Reading Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner

Carrie J. Altomari, Villard Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Casandra E. Bahl, Cottage Grove School Library and Information Studies Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Cassandra L. Leathers, Austin Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Colum

Chey M. Robertson, Rochester Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Thesis: The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Social Communication

Cindy M. Borth, Mankato Teaching & Learning Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Cody G. Smieja, HackensackRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister

Cory R. Lushanko, Chisago City Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Bernadeia Johnson

Cydney C. Gudmundson, Cambridge Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Colum

Danielle K. Bauman, Savage Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald

Danielle M. Elker, Mankato Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Dawn T. Whitney, Eagan Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue Thesis: Demography, Risk, and Power: An Examination of the Deceased Patient Population at the Hastings State Hospital, 1900-1978

Deanna D. Forsman, San Jose, CA Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

Deanna M. Almquist, Falcon Heights Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Rhonda Dass

Deborah A. Wynkoop, North Mankato Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Diane E. Meyer, River Falls, Wisconsin Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Elayna S. Howton, St. Peter Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. H Sheen Chiou

Elizabeth P. Potente, Delano Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister

Elizabeth V. Cosgrove, St. Peter Educational Leadership

Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Emily Peetsch, Prior Lake Spec Ed: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson

Emily Pripas, St. Paul Educational Leadership

Emily R. Ruoff, Olathe, KS Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Rhonda Dass Children During the American Steamboat Era - A Museum Exhibit

Gregory A. Beckwith, Red Wing Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

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Halle J. Pauly, Waconia Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Hannah E. Stepanek, Rapid City, South Dakota Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Hannah E. Wilson, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Ann Miller

Hannah R. Weiers, Lonsdale Spec Ed: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Kimberly Johnson

Hirat A. Muse, Saint Cloud Sociology: Human Service Plannning & Administration Advisor: Dr. Dennis Waskul Thesis: The Political Crisis in Somalia and the Clan System: A Sociological Review of News Media Analysis

Holly M. Sieg, New Ulm Spec Ed: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Dana Wagner

Jacqueline A. Skusa, Burnsville Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Jason J. Jaspersen, New Ulm Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Jenika J. Jongbloedt, New Richland Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Jenna Clark, Carmel, Indiana Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour

Jennifer A. McGregor, Lakeville Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Jennifer D. Nelson, New Ulm School Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kevin Filter

Jennifer H. Soderstrom, Owatonna Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Jennifer M. Watterson, Hastings Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Jodi A. Holland, Cape Coral, Florida Spec Ed: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Jordyn M. Shanks, Wells Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. H Sheen Chiou

Josephine D. Stepan, Hastings Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Colum

Josette E. Hooker, Bloomington Special Ed Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Josie L. Sayre, Waconia Special Ed Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Julie A. Smith, Wheaton Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Justina R. Bakker, Mankato Sociology Corrections Advisor: Dr. Steve Buechler Thesis: Framing Discrepancies: A Comparison of Sex Offender Notification Meetings Between Minnesota Sex Offender Program and Minnesota Department of Corrections

Kaela F. Delperdang, Spirit Lake, Iowa Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Kali J. Cummins, St. Peter Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner

Karen J. Carr, St. Louis Park Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Vicky Cai

Karen R. Holt, Lindstrom Reading Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorne

Kasey J. Bode, New Ulm Spec Ed: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Johnson

Katie A. Fabyanske, Centerville School Library and Information Studies Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Katie J. Smith, Little Falls Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Katie L. Smith, Minneapolis Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. M Dawn Larsen

Katie M. Kennedy, Mazeppa School Health Education Dr. Marge Murray-Davis

Katlyn Schnitzler, North Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Kayla J. Meyer, New Prague Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister

Kayla L. Jackson, Mason, Wisconsin Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer

Kellie D. Metzger, Saint Louis Park Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald

Kelsey A. Bussler, New Ulm Spec Ed: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon

Kelsey J. Lien, Coon Rapids Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Kelsey R. Lucas, Shakopee Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Kendra M. Maus, Carver School Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marlene Tappe

Kendra N. Patton, Rapid City, South Dakota Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald

Kiana J. Nickel, Plymouth Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald

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Krissy Schultz, Cologne Spec Ed: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Dana Wagner

Kristen M. Munden, New Prague Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Kristina E. Grasser, Le Center Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Lana J. Howe, Albert Lea Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Dawn Larsen

LeVi K. Boucher, Golden Valley Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Bernadeia Johnson

Linda A. Mbroh, Ghana Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Mary Kramer Thesis: Assessing Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Hand Hygiene Among. University Students

Lindsey A. Goodell, Eagan Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Colum

Lindsey N. Palasek, Plymouth Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Lisa A. Schroeder, Mankato Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Lisa M. Boyum, Peterson Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner

Lisa M. Ferns, Hollandale Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Mackenzie B. Heck, Eden Prairie Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Colum

Madeline R. Kelly, Stacy Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Han Wu

Madison J. Sawyer, Champlin Spec Ed: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Madison L. Wiederhoeft, Truman Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Vicky Cai

Mal Edwards, Brooklyn Park Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Bernadeia Johnson

Maria F. Dunblazier, Tyler Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer

Marianne Shira, Winona School Library and Information Studies vDr. Scott Page

Marisa E. Hansen, Phoenix, AZ Aging Studies Advisor: Dr. Donald Ebel Thesis: Certified Nursing Assistant Turnover and Impacts on Rural Skilled Nursing Facilities

Matt J. Flugum, New Prague Educational Leadership

Matthew J. Franke, Kasson Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Matthew M. Lawrence, Coon Rapids Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Bernadeia Johnson

McKenna B. Linde, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

McKenna L. Jones, Mankato Reading Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner

Megan E. Kiehne, Lanesboro Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister

Megan M. Hendricks, Mahtomedi Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Meghan A. Mchale, Bloomington Spec Ed: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth

Melissa A. Bell, Faribault Spec Ed: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Melissa A. Hoffman, Vadnais Heights Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Melissa A. Kohout, Chaska Geography Advisor: Dr. Phillip Larson Thesis: Mass Wasting Investigation and Assessment in the Midwest: Case Study of the Minnesota River Valley, New Ulm to St. Peter, Minnesota, USA

Melissa B. Melby, North Branch Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Michelle M. LeBlanc, Minneapolis Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Michelle R. Desilets, Portland, Oregon Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Miranda J. Pape, Brainerd Special Ed Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Miranda S. Bode, North Mankato Spec Ed: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Dana Wagner

Molly L. Buck, Lakeville Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner

Morgan Bialke, Osseo Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner

Morgan J. Schmitz, Adams Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Colum

Nancy Adomako Saahene, Ghana Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Joseph Visker Thesis: Assessment of Perceived Levels of Stress and Coping Mechanisms among University Students

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Nancy F. Blum, Eagan, Reading Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner

Neha Bista, Nepal Aging Studies Advisor: Dr. Donald Ebel

Nichole L. Macias, Savage Spec Ed: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson

Nicole L. Buresh, Hutchinson Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Olivia N. Vruwink, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald

Paige I. Broich, Marble Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister

Paj Ntaub Lee, St. Paul Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Pamela B. Briese, Mankato, MN Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Thesis: A Needs Assessment: The Barriers Preventing Students at a Large Midwestern University from Accessing the Dental Clinic on Campus for Preventative Care

Patrick W. Leeport, Bemidji Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Paul W. Larson, North Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Peg Mudroch, North Mankato Aging Studies Advisor: Dr. Aaron Hoy

Rachel E. Wilson, Windom Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. H Sheen Chiou

Raoul Blackman, Nicollet Geography Advisor: Dr. Fei Yuan

Rebecca L. Shanafelt, Mankato Aging Studies Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Rebecca R. Robbins, Minneapolis Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Colum

Riley K. Devenport, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Ryan D. Hassing, Mankato Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Samantha A. Pruitt, Blaine Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer

Samantha L. Zahn-Hiepler, Green Isle Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue Thesis: Tracing Life Histories through Biological Manifestations in a 19th-20th Century Midwestern Poor Farm: Asymmetry, Robusticity, and Adaptive Response at the Milwaukee Poor Farm

Sandra L. Bromley, Mankato Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Autumn Hamilton

Thesis: Incentive-use in Worksite Wellness Programs in MN Government Agencies

Shannon M. Schroeder, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Bernadeia Johnson

Shauna M. Groski, Rochester Spec Ed: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Dana Wagner

Shauntel M. Thiele, Owatonna Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Sheena R. Sheldon, Plummer Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Stacie J. Lehman, Henderson Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Sydney M. Stoa, Mapleton, North Dakota Teaching & Learning Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Tami J. Rhea, Dover School Library and Information Studies Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Taylor M. Saxen, Sherburn Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Theresa A. Helms, Lake Elmo Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Thomas B. Hokanson, Bemidji Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe

Thomas C. Mitchell, Duluth Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Tiffany A. Hagen, St. Peter School Library and Information Studies Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Trevor A. Schabert, Cleveland Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Ann Miller

Ty J. Warmka, Easton Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer

Tyler J. Hintz, Alden School Library and Information Studies Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Will S. Molter, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jason Kaufman

William B. Floersheim, Coleraine Teaching & Learning Advisor: Dr. Scott Page

Yukiko Koto, Japan Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Alicia M. Anderson, Lakeville Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Amal M. Said, Bloomington Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Rhonda Cornell

Angela K. Mostrom, Prior Lake Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Patricia Beierwaltes

Carrie D. Ahlness, Hanska Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Patricia Beierwaltes

Christin M. Ament, Minneapolis Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young

Christopher L. Lawrence, Hibbing Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Denise Cantwell, Minnetonka Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Ifrah A. Abdullahi, Minneapolis Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Jennifer E. Deschaine, Prior Lake Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Diane Witt

Jennifer J. Washburn, Carver Nursing Science Dr. Advisor: Patricia Young

Kate J. Pelant, St. Paul Nursing Science Dr. Advisor: Patricia Beierwaltes

Kelley L. Jensen, Montrose Nursing Science Dr. Sue Advisor: Dr. Sue Bel

Kellie J. Rusch, Minneapolis Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter

Stephanie M. Price, Minneapolis Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Abbie J. Ensrud, Fairmont Social Work Advisor: Dr. Ross Aalgaard

Beatrice M. Makori, Kenya Social Work Advisor: Dr. Emily Stark

Brittany L. Kruse, Eagan Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Cindy M. Schulz, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Ross Aalgaard

Claire E. Otto, Belle Plaine Social Work Advisor: Dr. Sky Niesen Smith

Danielle E. Maher, Ham Lake Social Work Advisor: Dr. Sky Niesen Smith

Danielle M. Kaderlik, Lino Lakes Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Emily A. Stensvold, Byron Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

Hannah C. Krog, North Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Hannah L. Miner, Wisconsinnthrop Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

Jenessa L. Rudell, Belle Plaine Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Jennifer L. Elwer, Owatonna Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Jessica I. Goettl, Lesueur Social Work Advisor: Dr. Sky Niesen Smith

Kaitlyn M. Crowell, Foley Social Work Advisor: Dr. Ross Aalgaard

Kali A. Shae, Owatonna Social Work Advisor: Dr. Ross Aalgaard

Kallie J. Trutnau, Lonsdale Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Kathy Thao, West St. Paul Social Work Advisor: Jennifer Andrashko

Korissa L. Smith, Lake City Social Work Advisor: Dr. Ross Aalgaard

Laura C. Schultz, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Laura L. Koch, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Ross Aalgaard

Lindsey L. Gilbert, Chaska Social Work Advisor: Jennifer Andrashko

Luke G. Westman, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Molly P. Johnson, North Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Ross Aalgaard

Oreoluwa A. Dasylva, Nigeria Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

Paxson R. Menard, Poplar Grove, Illinois Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

Rachel L. Cox Raverty, Windom Social Work Advisor: Dr. Sky Niesen Smith

Sierra R. Sanders, San Diego, California Social Work Advisor: Jennifer Andrashko

Stephanie L. Voegele, Faribault Social Work Advisor: Dr. Ross Aalgaard

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Taryn Wicks, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Jennifer Andrashko

Trevor D. Frybarger, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Ross Aalgaard

PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTERS

Mustafa Tageldin, Sudan Geographic Information Science Advisor: Dr. Donald Friend

Padam B. Pande, Nepal Geographic Information Science Advisor: Dr. Donald Friend

SPECIALIST

Aimee L. Largent, Waconia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Allison A. Jordan, Shakopee Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Amy P. Raffelson, Shakopee Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Benjamin R. Karls, Edina Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Carey M. McLaughlin, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Denise M. Hedtke, Chaska Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Natalie Rasmussen

Elizabeth M. Zeman, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Emily C. Robb, Rosemount Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Eric Dahlman, Waconia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Joanne Harmsen, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Joseph W. Johnson, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Kristi Oscarson, Inver Grove Heights Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Lindsey E. Kruppstadt, Maple Grove Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Mal Edwards, Brooklyn Park Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Bernadeia Johnson

Marc K. Achterkirch, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Megan M. Ahlberg, Farmington Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Melissa A. Griffin, Apple Valey Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Misty D. Riebel, Sleepy Eye Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Myles M. Knutson, Eagan Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Nathan R. Lee, Robbinsdale Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Steven M. Strauss, Red Wing Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Susan Braithwaite, Newport Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Susan M. Allen, Savage Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Tammy M. McGlinnen-Willis, Albert Lea Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Thomas A. McLaughlin, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Natalie Rasmussen

Wendy Y. Eggermont, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

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College of Allied Health and NursingThe candidates will be presented by Kristine Retherford, Dean

Amanda B. Borden, Exercise ScienceAnna G. Glover, NursingAshley M. Goedderz, RN

Baccalaureate CompletionBailey R. DuPay, NursingBarsha Lamichhane, Community Health

EducationBianca A. Yager, Community Health

EducationBrandon N. Croatt, NursingBreanna L. Otto, NursingBrittany M. Skoglund, RN

Baccalaureate CompletionCasey C. Slowiak, NursingChloe E. Batta, NursingCourtney T. Kniert, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionCozette L. Eastman, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionDevyn A. Hudoba-Laroque, NursingEmily E. Majewski, NursingEmily Ganley, Communication

DisordersGeorgina A. Agyeiwaah, NursingHaley K. Miller, NursingHannah R. Hanson, Rec, Parks &

Leisure ServicesJaden C. Vogelgesang, Community

Health EducationJessica L. Cashman, NursingJillian J. Vaughan, NursingJoCee K. Ramsey, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionJohn D. Lay, Alcohol & Drug StudiesJohn R. Lukasavitz, NursingKassidy C. Schelling, NursingKatherine M. Kampa, Exercise ScienceKathryn J. Anderson, Family Consumer

ScienceKayla A. Newberger, Dental HygieneKaylee N. Diefenderfer, Community

Health EducationKirsten K. Meyer, Family Consumer

ScienceKyla D. Schlueter, Family Consumer

ScienceLevi J. Soydara, Exercise ScienceMadeline Clubb, Family Consumer

Science

Madison A. Irmiter, RN Baccalaureate Completion

Maryury G. Oviedo Ortega, NursingMax K. McDonald, NursingMelissa M. Carlson, RN

Baccalaureate CompletionMerlin C. Lopez Diaz, NursingMichael P. Spielvogel, Exercise

ScienceMichelle R. Dennison, Dental HygieneNicole A. Koenig, Family Consumer

ScienceRiley D. Finnegan, Rec, Parks & Leisure

ServicesSadie D. Elsenpeter, Family Consumer

Science EducationSedona N. Kintz, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesTaharah J. Hovey, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesTaryn E. Clayton, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionTayler Chesnut, Dental HygieneTaylor G. Giving, Sport Management

CUM LAUDE

Abbe C. Partington, Sport Management

Adam J. Loisel, Alcohol & Drug StudiesAlessandro F. Zannoni, Sport

ManagementAlex J. Riley, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionAmanda M. Matzer, NursingAmber M. Kale, NursingAmelia M. Michels, NursingAngela S. Hulbert, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionApril C. Nelson, NursingChelsea N. Bates, NursingDevin O. Pewowaruk, Rec, Parks &

Leisure ServicesEvan Pirtle, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionGrace E. Bergquist, NursingHannah C. Spitzer, NursingHenry M. Cautin, Sport Management

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Abigail J. Ledvina, RN Baccalaureate Completion

Alexandra L. Rivers, Family Consumer Science Education

Allison J. Freese, RN Baccalaureate Completion

Amber J. Norman, NursingAngela L. Bixby, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesAshton K. Lee, Communication

DisordersBailey N. Kruesel, NursingBrennah R. McCorkell, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesBrianna N. Jonason, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesDalton J. Lee, Sport ManagementJessica A. Bruxvoort, NursingKaitlyn M. Kenow, NursingKim E. Knutson, Dental HygieneLaura K. Kunz, NursingLouis J. Garibay, Exercise ScienceMegan L. Schmitz, Rec, Parks &

Leisure ServicesMegan Peschong, Exercise ScienceMelissa C. Gasper, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionNathanual D. Gregor, NursingNicole L. Ferguson, Sport

ManagementPratima Ghullu, Nursing

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Aaron M. Timm, Sport ManagementAbigail A. Heitz, NursingAdam M. Shaw, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionAlesha L. Duccini, Sport ManagementAlesha M. Flom, Exercise ScienceAlexandra E. Flatley, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesAlexandra M. Lavinio, Dental HygieneAlexis L. Osland, Family Consumer

ScienceAlyssa N. Watkins, Family Consumer

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Jeannie M. Riehm, RN Baccalaureate Completion

Jessica M. Bushard, RN Baccalaureate Completion

Kayla A. Mikonowicz, Rec, Parks & Leisure Services

Kaylee D. Rudell, Alcohol & Drug Studies

Kristen N. Manning, RN Baccalaureate Completion

Kristine M. Slaby, NursingKylie E. Paulson, Family Consumer

ScienceLaura L. Bauer, Family Consumer

ScienceLauren R. Chabot, NursingLori J. Kiecker, NursingMadison D. Stanley, Rec, Parks &

Leisure ServicesMaria Jose Ryan, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionMaria S. Maleska, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesMichelle M. Grossman, RN

Baccalaureate CompletionMikayla L. Ogren, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionNadya A. Van Vonderen, NursingNataly R. Rose, NursingOlivia R. Steffel, NursingQuinton C. Sand, RN Baccalaureate

CompletionRachel L. Murphy, Rec, Parks & Leisure

ServicesSamuel M. Johnson, NursingShelby A. Prader, Exercise ScienceShreya Koirala, Community Health

EducationStephanie C. Muonio, RN

Baccalaureate CompletionTantine Mulasi, Dental HygieneTara L. Kuper, RN Baccalaureate

Completion

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENEProfessor Brigette Cooper,Chairperson

Alexandra M. Lavinio, Bachelor of Science, New Berlin, Wisconsin

Andrea L. Owens, Bachelor of Science, Mount Juliet, Tennessee

Anthony A. Baker, Bachelor of Science, Smyrna, Tennessee

Gilma A. Mejia, Bachelor of Science, Little Canada

Heather Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Lees Summit, Missouri

Kayla A. Newberger, Bachelor of Science, Fargo, North Dakota

Kelsey L. Janz, Bachelor of Science, Minot, North Dakota

Kendra Shields, Bachelor of Science, Lakeport, California

Kim E. Knutson, Bachelor of Science, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Michelle R. Dennison, Bachelor of Science, Glencoe

Nicole Pfingsten, Bachelor of Science, Pollock Pines, California

Rebecca M. Perez, Bachelor of Science, Round Lake, Illinois

Tantine Mulasi, Bachelor of Science, Fargo, North Dakota

Tawny Blazer, Bachelor of Science, Waianae, Hawaii

Tayler Chesnut, Bachelor of Science, Petaluma, California

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMERSCIENCEProfessor Heather Von Bank,Chairperson

Alexandra L. Rivers, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Alexis L. Osland, Bachelor of Science, Lamberton

Alyssa N. Watkins, Bachelor of Science, Rosemount

Amanda G. Melnychuk, Bachelor of Science, Plymouth

Annabelle E. Lor, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Baolia V. Moua, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Center

Danielle D. Angileno, Bachelor of Science, New Prague

Danielle M. Hillman, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Ella M. Silver, Bachelor of Science, Blaine

Gabrielle D. Kolles, Bachelor of Science, Elk River

Hannah E. Feten, Bachelor of Science, Clear Lake, South Dakota

Hannah R. Lakmann, Bachelor of Science, Sartell

Jasmyne R. Suber, Bachelor of Science, Saint Louis, Missouri

Kathryn J. Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Duluth

Kirsten K. Meyer, Bachelor of Science, Gibbon

Kyla D. Schlueter, Bachelor of Science, Arlington

Kylie E. Paulson, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Laura L. Bauer, Bachelor of Science, Hastings

Lauren E. Wurdinger, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Madeline Clubb, Bachelor of Science, St. Cloud

Nicole A. Koenig, Bachelor of Science, St. James

Olivia J. Maldonado, Bachelor of Science, Janesville, Wisconsin

Olivia M. Keen, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove

Pa H. Yang, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

Peyton S. Stutelberg, Bachelor of Science, Champlin

Rasha Rieck, Bachelor of Science, Roseville

Sadie D. Elsenpeter, Bachelor of Science, Zimmerman

Shayla D. Henderson-Thomas, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Sidhhi J. Bhakta, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Sydney A. Finnesgard, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Taylor M. Skluzacek, Bachelor of Science, Montgomery

Toung Yang, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH SCIENCEProfessor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson

Adam J. Loisel, Bachelor of Science, Bemidji

Alexandra E. Flatley, Bachelor of Science, Batavia, Illinois

Angela L. Bixby, Bachelor of Science, Wells

Annabel E. Sampson, Bachelor of Science, Ghana

Barsha Lamichhane, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Bianca A. Yager, Bachelor of Science, Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Brennah R. McCorkell, Bachelor of Science, Dennison

Brianna N. Jonason, Bachelor of Science, Luverne

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Emily E. Rohlik, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Firas S. Abdelrahim, Bachelor of Science, Kuwait

Haley D. Tollette, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Holly L. Suss, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Jaden C. Vogelgesang, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove

Jenna R. Bednar, Bachelor of Science, Montgomery

Jermane A. Tyndale, Bachelor of Science, Zumbrota

John D. Lay, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Joseph A. Wickman, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Kaylee D. Rudell, Bachelor of Science, Belle Plaine

Kaylee N. Diefenderfer, Bachelor of Science, Nicollet

Lexi M. Wilkins, Bachelor of Science, St. Peter

Lindsey B. Stoner, Bachelor of Science, Madsion Lake

Luke J. Thornton, Bachelor of Science, Oronoco

Mackenzie P. Zutter, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Madison M. Jankowski, Bachelor of Science, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Maria S. Maleska, Bachelor of Science, Melrose

McKenzie F. Paap, Bachelor of Science, Excelsior

Megan C. Christianson, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Natasha A. Babvani, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Nicholas C. LeDuc, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Nickolas J. Kotasek, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Noah D. Kinney, Bachelor of Science, Austin

Samantha C. Hinton, Bachelor of Science, Phelps, Wisconsin

Samuel C. Anderson, Bachelor of Science, White Bear Lake

Sandy S. Yang, Bachelor of Science, Walnut Grove

Sarah N. McClain, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

Sedona N. Kintz, Bachelor of Science, Pierre, South Dakota

Shreya Koirala, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Taharah J. Hovey, Bachelor of Science, Osakis

Thomas S. Vajgrt, Bachelor of Science, Luverne

Tyler J. Worke, Bachelor of Science, Waseca

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCEProfessor Lynnette Engeswick, Chairperson

Aaron M. Timm, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Aaron Younge, Bachelor of Science, Dodge Center

Abbe C. Partington, Bachelor of Science, Winona

Alesha L. Duccini, Bachelor of Science, Dubuque, Iowa

Alesha M. Flom, Bachelor of Science, Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Alessandro F. Zannoni, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Amanda B. Borden, Bachelor of Science, Deming, New Mexico

Andrew T. Loher, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Ashley A. Cookman, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Brittney A. Pohto, Bachelor of Science, White Bear Lake

Christian F. Schultz, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Christy J. Sitka, Bachelor of Science, Stillwater

Collin D. Luke, Bachelor of Science, Aurora

Connor L. Egan, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Dalton J. Lee, Bachelor of Science, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Daniel R. Selleck, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Darrian L. Dimmel, Bachelor of Science, Le Sueur

David Dominguez, Bachelor of Science, Willmar

Emily C. Jackson, Bachelor of Science, Windom

Evan M. Moe, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Hailey N. Holtz, Bachelor of Science, Trimont

Harley M. Ruiz, Bachelor of Science, Waconia

Henry M. Cautin, Bachelor of Science, Glenwood

Hunter J. Kincade, Bachelor of Science, Lonsdale

Isaac M. Holter, Bachelor of Science, McCanna, North Dakota

Jack T. Hallstrom, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

Jenna R. Corrigan, Bachelor of Science, St. Augusta

Jordyn E. Wiley, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Joseph V. Stickles, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Joshua N. Juenemann, Bachelor of Science, Elko

Justin M. Qualseth, Bachelor of Science, New Hope

Justin T. Arnold, Bachelor of Science, Chaska

Katelyn J. Staab, Bachelor of Science, Little Falls

Katherine M. Kampa, Bachelor of Science, Grand Rapids

Kevin W. Korbel, Bachelor of Science, Lonsdale

Kyle J. Goodwin, Bachelor of Science, Monticello

Levi J. Soydara, Bachelor of Science, Fergus Falls

Louis J. Garibay, Bachelor of Science, South St. Paul

Mariah A. Albrecht, Bachelor of Science, Zimmerman

Matthew A. Meade, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Matthew W. Quist, Bachelor of Science, Ramsey

Megan Peschong, Bachelor of Science, Milford, Iowa

Michael P. Spielvogel, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Miles M. Weber, Bachelor of Science, Spencer, Wisconsin

Nathan Wallgren, Bachelor of Science, Woodbury

Nicholas J. Coquyt, Bachelor of Science, Willmar

Nicole L. Ferguson, Bachelor of Science, Grimes, Iowa

Noah J. Micke, Bachelor of Science, Rosemount

Paige M. Burke, Bachelor of Science, Menomonie, Wisconsin

Paige O. Erickson, Bachelor of Science, Westbrook

Rhiannon B. Veerkamp, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

Robert J. Gauvreau, Bachelor of Science, Canton, Georgia

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Robyn M. Panuska, Bachelor of Science, Madison, Wisconsin

Shayla A. Pacholl, Bachelor of Science, Austin

Shelby A. Prader, Bachelor of Science, Federal Way, Washington

Shelby L. Morreim, Bachelor of Science, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Steven B. Collins, Bachelor of Science, Oakdale

Tanner Zwilling, Bachelor of Science, Rice

Taylor G. Giving, Bachelor of Science, Big Lake

Taylor L. Ness, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Tyler S. Neu, Bachelor of Science, Paynesville

Victoria A. Holmgren, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS ANDLEISURE SERVICES Professor Rachelle Fuller,Chairperson

Alexandra M. Grejtak, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Alexis Hyshaw, Bachelor of Science, Bellwood, Illinois

Alexis K. Smith, Bachelor of Science, Bahamas

Anna M. Spanier, Bachelor of Science, Spicer

Autumn M. Olson, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Benjamin T. Doeden, Bachelor of Science, Worthington

Christian M. Polzine, Bachelor of Science, Buffalo

Cole R. Walgrave, Bachelor of Science, Luverne

Devin O. Pewowaruk, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Elijah G. North, Bachelor of Science, Waconia

Garret C. Banwart, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Haley A. Blank, Bachelor of Science, Sauk Centre

Hannah K. Behr, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove

Hannah R. Hanson, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Jacob P. Sweitzer, Bachelor of Science, Rosemount

Jeffrey J. Stone, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Jordan M. Hathaway, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Jordan N. Feierabend, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Kayla A. Mikonowicz, Bachelor of Science, Jordan

Kylie E. Wakefield, Bachelor of Science, Pemberton

Madison D. Stanley, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Madison L. Peglow, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Matthew S. Krause, Bachelor of Science, Tomah, Wisconsin

Maximillian N. Pagel, Bachelor of Science, Robbinsdale

Megan L. Schmitz, Bachelor of Science, Belle Plaine

Michelle N. Greening, Bachelor of Science, Chaska

Natalie A. Garten, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Rachel L. Murphy, Bachelor of Science, Waterville

Raece X. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, New Richland

Raymond J. Witte, Bachelor of Science, Lonsdale

Riley D. Finnegan, Bachelor of Science, Madelia

Robert J. Glavas, Bachelor of Science, Delano

Ryan J. Erdman, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Taryn T. Kantaris, Bachelor of Science, Mason City, Iowa

Thomas J. Marx, Bachelor of Science, Laporte

DEPARTMENT OFSPEECH, HEARING ANDREHABILITATION SERVICESProfessor Megan Mahowald, Chairperson

Ashton K. Lee, Bachelor of Science, Coal Valley, Illinois

Benjamin J. Brumbaugh, Bachelor of Science, Albert Lea

Emily Ganley, Bachelor of Science, Ham Lake

Hannah J. Bradley, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Taylor C. Bode, Bachelor of Science, Nicollet

SCHOOL OF NURSINGProfessor Patricia Young, Chairperson

Abigail A. Heitz, Bachelor of Science, Gilbert, Arizona

Abigail J. Ledvina, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Adam M. Shaw, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Alayna R. Vrieze, Bachelor of Science, Spring Valley

Alesha L. Dubay, Bachelor of Science, Rogers

Alex J. Riley, Bachelor of Science, Victoria

Alex V. Dahnkuan, Bachelor of Science, Golden Valley

Alexandra L. Watzl, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Alison C. Kmieciak, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Allison J. Freese, Bachelor of Science, Willmar

Alyssa Selk, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Amanda M. Matzer, Bachelor of Science, Isanti

Amber J. Norman, Bachelor of Science, Buffalo

Amber M. Kale, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Amelia M. Michels, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Andrea A. Yechout, Bachelor of Science, Vadnais Heights

Angela S. Hulbert, Bachelor of Science, Grand Rapids

Anna G. Glover, Bachelor of Science, Spencer, Iowa

Anne E. Penaloza, Bachelor of Science, Jordan

April C. Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Ashleigh L. Maxson, Bachelor of Science, Aitkin

Ashley M. Goedderz, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Bailey N. Kruesel, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Bailey R. DuPay, Bachelor of Science, Webster

Bonni J. Fisher, Bachelor of Science, Savage

Brandon N. Croatt, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

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Brandy J. Freeman, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Breanna L. Otto, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Breanna L. Risacher, Bachelor of Science, Chaska

Brianna M. Huston, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Brittany M. Skoglund, Bachelor of Science, Woodbury

Casey C. Slowiak, Bachelor of Science, Hudson, Wisconsin

Chelsea N. Bates, Bachelor of Science, Hudson, Wisconsin

Chloe E. Batta, Bachelor of Science, Farmington

Citlaly Lopez, Bachelor of Science, Rosemount

Courtney T. Kniert, Bachelor of Science, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cozette L. Eastman, Bachelor of Science, Howard Lake

Dahir A. Isaaq, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

Danielle M. Cochran, Bachelor of Science, East Grand Forks

Devyn A. Hudoba-Laroque, Bachelor of Science, Anoka

Emily E. Majewski, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Emily E. Starry, Bachelor of Science, Becker

Erin K. Wasurick, Bachelor of Science, St. Peter

Ernest A. Nsoh, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Evan Pirtle, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Gabriella M. Kragness, Bachelor of Science, Richfield

Georgina A. Agyeiwaah, Bachelor of Science, Crystal

Grace E. Bergquist, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Gretchen E. Mach, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Hafsa B. Abdi, Bachelor of Science, Atlanta, Georgia

Haley K. Miller, Bachelor of Science, Plainview

Hannah C. Spitzer, Bachelor of Science, St. Charles

Hannah M. Spiten, Bachelor of Science, Winona

Haylee J. Lamminen, Bachelor of Science, Long Lake

Hillary D. Sager, Bachelor of Science, Minnetonka

Holly J. Christie, Bachelor of Science, Stewartville

James A. Wenkheimer, Bachelor of Science, Blue Earth

Jeannie M. Riehm, Bachelor of Science, Northfield

Jenna M. Konrad, Bachelor of Science, Sauk Rapids

Jenna R. Goodwin, Bachelor of Science, Spencer, Wisconsin

Jennifer A. Remonde, Bachelor of Science, Lino Lakes

Jennifer N. Joly, Bachelor of Science, Shoreview

Jessica A. Bruxvoort, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Jessica L. Cashman, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

Jessica L. Dux, Bachelor of Science, Roberts, Wisconsin

Jessica L. Scholer, Bachelor of Science, Grand Rapids

Jessica M. Bushard, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Jillian J. Vaughan, Bachelor of Science, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

JoCee K. Ramsey, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

John P. Uittenbogaard, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

John R. Lukasavitz, Bachelor of Science, Little Falls

Joy M. Horkey, Bachelor of Science, New Hope

Juliana R. Varani, Bachelor of Science, Eden Prairie

Kaitlyn G. Motschenbacher, Bachelor of Science, Remer

Kaitlyn M. Kenow, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Kaitlyn R. Van Meeteren, Bachelor of Science, Luverne

Karina I. Lyakh, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Kassidy C. Schelling, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Kayleigh C. Kurschner, Bachelor of Science, Maplewood

Kelsea F. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Byron

Kelsey A. Hanson, Bachelor of Science, Winona

Kelsey A. Kucheska, Bachelor of Science, Elk River

Kevin N. Chem, Bachelor of Science, Savage

Kimberly A. Dotolo-Hahn, Bachelor of Science, Glencoe

Kristen N. Manning, Bachelor of Science, Sartell

Kristin A. Mertins, Bachelor of Science, Waterville

Kristine K. Buckley, Bachelor of Science, Hugo

Kristine M. Slaby, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Laura A. Picard, Bachelor of Science, Canby

Laura K. Kunz, Bachelor of Science, Waseca

Lauren A. Phillips, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

Lauren R. Chabot, Bachelor of Science, Kasota

Lori J. Kiecker, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Madison A. Irmiter, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Maria Jose Ryan, Bachelor of Science, Champlin

Marjorie M. Branum, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Maryury G. Oviedo Ortega, Bachelor of Science, Madelia

Max K. McDonald, Bachelor of Science, Benson

Megan K. Howe, Bachelor of Science, Gibbon

Melissa C. Gasper, Bachelor of Science, Saint Michael

Melissa M. Carlson, Bachelor of Science, Arroyo Grande, California

Melissa V. Lopez Xique, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Merlin C. Lopez Diaz, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Michelle E. Pelletier, Bachelor of Science, Red Lake Falls

Michelle L. Ihnen, Bachelor of Science, New Prague

Michelle M. Grossman, Bachelor of Science, Woodbury

Mikayla L. Ogren, Bachelor of Science, St. Peter

Nadya A. Van Vonderen, Bachelor of Science, Hayward, Wisconsin

Nancy C. Reuvers, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Natalie E. Kossel, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Nataly R. Rose, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Nathanual D. Gregor, Bachelor of Science, Montgomery

Necelle L. Lee, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

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Nicole L. Kubala, Bachelor of Science, Gordon, Wisconsin

Nicole M. Pazahanick, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Nimcorise M. Hashi, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Olga O. Kaliev, Bachelor of Science, Farmington

Olivia R. Steffel, Bachelor of Science, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Pratima Ghullu, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

Quinton C. Sand, Bachelor of Science, Mabel

Ramsey Bordeaux, Bachelor of Science, Centerville

Randy W. Kabitz, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Ritzcel A. Miguel, Bachelor of Science, Hopkins

Saleena T. Lee, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Center

Samuel M. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, New Brighton

Shannon R. Richardson, Bachelor of Science, Monticello

Shawnna R. Sperber, Bachelor of Science, Hopkins

Shelby Taylor, Bachelor of Science, Mendota Heights

Sooji Tillmanns, Bachelor of Science, Fort Lee, New Jersey

Stacey A. Jacobson, Bachelor of Science, Buffalo

Stephanie C. Muonio, Bachelor of Science, Saint Michael

Stephanie Paradiso, Bachelor of Science, York, South Carolina

Suzanne M. Schmidt, Bachelor of Science, Oak Grove

Tara L. Kuper, Bachelor of Science, Lennox, South Dakota

Taryn E. Clayton, Bachelor of Science, Janesville

Teresa A. Alexander, Bachelor of Science, Edina

Thinley Choedon, Bachelor of Science, St. Louis Park

Veronica M. Aryee, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

Vikktoria L. Crist, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Wesley B. Berg, Bachelor of Science, Arden Hills

Zamira D. Selyukov, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

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CUM LAUDE

Abigail J. Jerich, Elementary EducationAlison M. Clark, Elementary EducationAshlee M. Davis, Elementary

EducationCatherine M. Miller, Elementary

EducationCinthia Sotelo Garcia, Elementary

EducationCody P. Cox, Special Education:

Academic and Behavioral StrategistCynthia Cerda-Lopez, Elementary

EducationDagan R. Brandt, AviationEric G. Grussing, AviationEric Seeliger, AviationJohn W. Wedrickas, Elementary

EducationKarlee A. Brennan, Elementary

EducationKelsey A. Davis, Elementary EducationKrista M. Minor, Elementary EducationKyla R. Berges-Clay, Elementary

EducationLauren E. Lewis, Elementary EducationMai Kong Pheng Yang, Elementary

EducationMaxwell J. Henry, AviationMegan E. Weierke, Elementary

EducationMikayla L. McDonough, Elementary

EducationNicolette E. Serbus, Elementary

EducationSarah E. Bjorklund, Elementary

EducationTaylor L. Gullickson, AviationVictoria F. Morsching, Elementary

Education

DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION AND BUSINESS EDUCATION

Professor Michael Ferrero,Chairperson

Abdulrahman M. Almuwallad, Bachelor of Science, Saudi Arabia

Ariful I. Shawon, Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh

Blake A. Dalzell, Bachelor of Science, Elk River

Collin Danner, Bachelor of Science, Litchfield

Dagan R. Brandt, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Derek R. Beckstrom, Bachelor of Science, Saint Louis Park

Efemena D. Ogbera, Bachelor of Science, Nigeria

Eric G. Grussing, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Eric Seeliger, Bachelor of Science, McFarland, Wisconsin

Jaspher N. Omwoyo, Bachelor of Science, Crystal

Kenneth K. Callahan, Bachelor of Science, Le Sueur

Keston P. Lopez, Bachelor of Science, Cannon Falls

Kyle W. Brown, Bachelor of Science, St. Cloud

Kyungyoon Baek, Bachelor of Science, Republic of Korea

Matthew Cade, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Maxwell J. Henry, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Maximilian A. Howman, Bachelor of Science, Winona

Naif H. Algadani, Bachelor of Science, Saudi Arabia

Nicholas P. Viertel, Bachelor of Science, Houlton, Wisconsin

Reggie Evanson, Bachelor of Science, Galesville, Wisconsin

Shannon L. Parker, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Alexandra R. Modjeski, Elementary Education

Allyson S. O'Connor, Elementary Education

Collin Danner, AviationCrystal S. Theobald, Elementary

EducationJaspher N. Omwoyo, AviationJoshua J. Altermatt, Elementary

EducationKelsie P. Laughlin, Elementary

EducationMariah E. Adams, Elementary

EducationMariana I. Gumeniuc, Special

Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist

Monica A. Warner, Elementary Education

Tana M. Boekelman, Elementary Education

Yuseina Brito Lino, Elementary Education

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Andrea Faye G. Aguila, Elementary Education

Bethany T. Mork, Elementary EducationCarly Junco, Elementary EducationJordyn L. Buchtel, Special Education:

Academic and Behavioral StrategistMacayla M. Johnson, Elementary

EducationMadeline R. Vatland, Elementary

EducationNicholas P. Viertel, AviationNoelle M. Neubauer, Elementary

EducationRachel A. Grimm, Elementary

EducationRachel L. Goodman, Special

Education: Academic & Behav SratSarah A. Schoen, Elementary

Education

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Spencer C. Sanders, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

Tanner L. Kleven, Bachelor of Science, Sarona, Wisconsin

Taylor L. Gullickson, Bachelor of Science, River Falls, Wisconsin

Tyler M. Lexvold, Bachelor of Science, Nerstrand

Yoon Min Kim, Bachelor of Science, Republic of Korea

Zachary P. Hunsinger, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND STUDENT PERSONNEL

Professors Rick Auger and Diane Coursol, Chairpersons

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Professor Jinger Gustafson, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND LITERACY EDUCATION

Professor Karen Colum, Chairperson

Abigail J. Jerich, Bachelor of Science, Circle Pines

Alexandra R. Modjeski, Bachelor of Science, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Alison M. Clark, Bachelor of Science, Coon Rapids

Allyson S. O'Connor, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Amber L. Garner, Bachelor of Science, Red Wing

Andrea Faye G. Aguila, Bachelor of Science, Mounds View

Ashlee M. Davis, Bachelor of Science, Ramsey

Bethany T. Mork, Bachelor of Science, St. Peter

Beverly L. Hood, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Carly Junco, Bachelor of Science, Hudson, Wisconsin

Catherine M. Miller, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Chandler L. Gooding, Bachelor of Science, Waconia

Cinthia Sotelo Garcia, Bachelor of Science, Saint James

Crystal S. Theobald, Bachelor of Science, Kasson

Cynthia Cerda-Lopez, Bachelor of Science, Windom

Elsa A. Mendoza, Bachelor of Science, Windom

Emily J. Navara, Bachelor of Science, Wyoming

Emma Gulden, Bachelor of Science, Eden Prairie

Heather L. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Dexter

Jared V. Van Dorpe, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

John W. Wedrickas, Bachelor of Science, Red Wing

Joshua J. Altermatt, Bachelor of Science, Wanda

Josilynn A. Thompson, Bachelor of Science, Oakdale

Karlee A. Brennan, Bachelor of Science, Champlin

Kelsey A. Davis, Bachelor of Science, Montgomery

Kelsie P. Laughlin, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Kennedy C. Strauss, Bachelor of Science, Janesville

Krista M. Minor, Bachelor of Science, North Branch

Kristina L. Case, Bachelor of Science, Madison Lake

Kyla R. Berges-Clay, Bachelor of Science, Hanover

Lauren E. Lewis, Bachelor of Science, Waseca

Lauren L. Sylvester, Bachelor of Science, Blaine

Lindsay D. Fonner, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Lindsey J. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Coon Rapids

Macayla M. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Eden Prairie

Madeline L. Timerson, Bachelor of Science, Farmington

Madeline R. Vatland, Bachelor of Science, Altoona, Wisconsin

Mai Kong Pheng Yang, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Mariah E. Adams, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Megan E. Weierke, Bachelor of Science, Jordan

Mikayla L. McDonough, Bachelor of Science, New Prague

Monica A. Warner, Bachelor of Science, Crystal

Morgan M. Mulholland, Bachelor of Science, Elgin

Nicole M. Gabbert, Bachelor of Science, Glenwood City, Wisconsin

Nicolette E. Serbus, Bachelor of Science, Chisago City

Noelle M. Neubauer, Bachelor of Science, St. Peter

Rachel A. Grimm, Bachelor of Science, Hector

Rachel M. Angrimson, Bachelor of Science, Apple Valley

Saige M. Wudtke, Bachelor of Science, Litchfield

Sarah A. Schoen, Bachelor of Science, Austin

Sarah E. Bjorklund, Bachelor of Science, St. Peter

Tana M. Boekelman, Bachelor of Science, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Victoria F. Morsching, Bachelor of Science, Waterville

Yuseina Brito Lino, Bachelor of Science, Albert Lea

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: K-12 AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS

Professor Scott Page, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP

LTC Robert Rogers, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Professor Alexandra Panahon, Chairperson

Abigail R. Cromie, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Bryan S. Broders, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Cody P. Cox, Bachelor of Science, Brainerd

Hailey M. Pottinger, Bachelor of Science, Vermillion

Jordyn L. Buchtel, Bachelor of Science, St. Louis Park

LaLonnie M. Moorman, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Mariana I. Gumeniuc, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Nora G. Boyle, Bachelor of Science, Lindstrom

Olivia D. Durham, Bachelor of Science, Eden Prairie

Rachel L. Goodman, Bachelor of Science, Bloomington

Tiffennie M. Tolkinen, Bachelor of Science, Minnetonka

William M. Boecher, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

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College of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe candidates will be presented by Matthew Loayza, Dean

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Alexander Murray, Urban And Regional Studies

Andrew B. Nelson, HistoryAndrew B. Nelson, Social Studies

TeachingAshley Baumann, PsychologyAvery M. Whooley, CorrectionsAvery M. Whooley, Gender &

Women's StudiesBenjamin Romig, Law EnforcementBianca M. Alvarez, Gender &

Women's StudiesBianca M. Alvarez, PsychologyBrennah R. McCorkell, PsychologyBrianna N. Jonason, Social WorkEdward J. Costello, Applied

Organizational StudiesIsha R. Gore, PsychologyJustin A. Herke, Social Studies

TeachingKarina A. Robeck, CorrectionsKatelyn J. Bjornson, PsychologyMadison M. Glende, PsychologyMcKenzie L. Specht, PsychologyMelissa M. Schneider, PsychologyMichelle M. Jecha, PsychologyNoah D. Moore, HistoryNoah D. Moore, Social Studies

TeachingQuinn N. Fahey, PsychologyRyan B. Schlichte, Social Studies

TeachingZhen Yang Chng, Economics

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Adam T. Vincent, Law EnforcementAlexandra E. Flatley, CorrectionsAnnabelle R. Haarstad, Social WorkBrooke N. Brower, PsychologyDylan L. Fitzgibbons, PsychologyEmily N. Eckstrand, SociologyGordon Culley, PsychologyHannah M. Mathews, Geography

Hannah M. Oudekerk, Psychology Hannah M. Oudekerk, Social WorkJake W. Mueller, International

RelationsJeremy J. Welling, CorrectionsJeremy J. Welling, SociologyKaren Hernandez, Social WorkKatlyn J. Jaeger, PsychologyKaylee C. Enevold, PsychologyMadison L. Thurnau, Social WorkMaelee Lorge, PsychologyMallori H. Swenson, PsychologyNellie Welsh, AnthropologyNickolas A. Krueger, AnthropologyNicole M. Enemark, Social WorkSedona N. Kintz, PsychologySharla L. Boyer, PsychologyWilliam G. Gustafson, Law

EnforcementYunseong Weon, International

Relations

CUM LAUDE

Abdullah Z. Aljarba, HistoryAbigail A. Johnson, PsychologyAdetutu G. Ajibola, Social WorkAlexis J. Lofton, PsychologyAlison M. Kudrle, PsychologyAshley Yang, PsychologyAugust G. Walker, Earth ScienceBecirt D. Kebede, Social WorkBenjamin E. Wallinga, EconomicsBriana L. Lade, Social WorkChazzy S. Evans, Social WorkCourtney L. Hotovec, Social WorkDylan G. Askvig, PsychologyGretah N. Kangas, PsychologyJessica A. King-Markham, Applied

Organizational StudiesKarson E. Reiland, Social WorkKayla A. Jacobsen, Social WorkKayLynn M. Cousin, Social Studies

TeachingKillian S. Guthrie, SociologyLinda Yang, Social Work

Maleah M. Roiger, Social WorkMariah M. McGaha, Gender &

Women's StudiesMariah M. McGaha, PsychologyMelanie R. Schmitt, PsychologyNarissa T. Gran, PsychologyNickolas J. Navejas, Law EnforcementNissa N. Gregerson, Applied

Organizational StudiesPhonlawut Samarnkiatsakul,

International RelationsRebekah T. Kolstad, PsychologyRobert J. Kniefel, Law EnforcementSandi L. Embree, PsychologySarah J. Parno, Applied

Organizational StudiesShreya Koirala, Gender & Women's

StudiesSpencer W. Landsteiner, Geog:

ProfessionalTrevor D. Kruse, Law EnforcementWesley T. Nelson, Psychology

AGING STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Donald Ebel, Director

AMERICAN INDIGENOUS STUDIES PROGRAM

Professor Rhonda Dass, Director

DEPARTMENT OFANTHROPOLOGYProfessor Kathleen Blue, Chairperson

Aldin P. Osland, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Arielle T. McLemore, Bachelor of Science, Minnetonka

Nellie Welsh, Bachelor of Arts, Epworth, Iowa

Nickolas A. Krueger, Bachelor of Science, South St. Paul

Samantha A. Meyer, Bachelor of Science, New Prague

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Thomas M. Kircher, Bachelor of Science, Neenah, Wisconsin

APPLIED ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM

Professor Christine Mollenkopf-Pigsley, Director

EARTH SCIENCE PROGRAMProfessor Phillip Larson, Director

DEPARTMENT OFECONOMICS Professor Phillip Miller, Chairperson

Abdel L. Traore, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Andrew L. Van Ravenswaay, Bachelor of Science, Chaska

Benjamin E. Wallinga, Bachelor of Science, Wyoming

Burabari B. Kordah, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Cheick I. Toure, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Colin M. Espinosa, Bachelor of Science, St. Louis Park

Djeneba Nafi Guindo, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Erik L. Heitz, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Islamiyath M. Mouhammed, Bachelor of Arts, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Joseph C. Lambrecht, Bachelor of Science, New Prague

Juan D. Lopez Puentes, Bachelor of Science, Colombia

Lucas T. McCord, Bachelor of Arts, Mankato

Mohamed T. Diaby, Bachelor of Arts, Guinea

Pierre Ange B. Djarate, Bachelor of Science, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Richard P. Fogarty, Bachelor of Arts, Belle Plaine

Seth T. Kloss, Bachelor of Science, Aurora, Illinois

Tyler Mielke, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Zhen Yang Chng, Bachelor of Arts, Malaysia

DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIESProfessor Kebba Darboe,Chairperson

Laura A. Leipnitz, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Omar A. Nur, Bachelor of Science, Hopkins

DEPARTMENT OFGENDER & WOMEN’S STUDIES Professor Maria Bevacqua, Chairperson

Avery M. Whooley, Bachelor of Science, River Falls, Wisconsin

Bianca M. Alvarez, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Brittney N. Leland, Bachelor of Science, Chanhassen

Erin A. Kotten, Bachelor of Science, Sleepy Eye

Julia L. Knutson, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Kelsey J. Dietz, Bachelor of Science, Mapleton

Mariah M. McGaha, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

Mikaela J. Ayim, Bachelor of Science, Blaine

Shreya Koirala, Bachelor of Science, Nepal

DEPARTMENT OFGEOGRAPHY Professor Martin Mitchell, Chairperson

Abdiwahid R. Yusuf, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Amy D. Klein, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

August G. Walker, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Austin D. McGee, Bachelor of Science, Zumbro Falls

Ellyson S. Long, Bachelor of Science, Bondurant, Iowa

Hannah M. Mathews, Bachelor of Science, Le Sueur

Keaton D. Mumm, Bachelor of Science, Rogers

Nicholas J. Heskett, Bachelor of Science, Savage

Ryan M. Immeker, Bachelor of Science, Brandon, South Dakota

Spencer W. Landsteiner, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT(International Relations, LawEnforcement, and Political Science)Professor Pat Nelson,Chairperson

Adam T. Vincent, Bachelor of Science, Richfield

Allhassane C. Bakayoko, Bachelor of Arts, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Allison G. Ertel, Bachelor of Science, Woodbury

Bado M. Opullo, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Benjamin Romig, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Blake E. McCarty, Bachelor of Science, Medford

Brandon D. Hacker, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Brenda H. Cervantes, Bachelor of Science, Saint James

Carissa A. Weber, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Cynthia Haro, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Dennis J. Vandestouwe, Bachelor of Science, Red Wing

Dianah R. Kimei, Bachelor of Arts, United Republic of Tanzania

Emma L. Mulvihill, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Hammed J. Olayode, Bachelor of Arts, Nigeria

Henry P. Gibney, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove

Jacelyn H. Hanson, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Jacob T. Chamberland, Bachelor of Science, Roseville

Jake W. Mueller, Bachelor of Arts, Atwater

Janet K. Omoro, Bachelor of Arts, Northfield

Jay T. Elmquist, Bachelor of Science, Sauk Rapids

Jimoh A. Raji, Bachelor of Arts, Nigeria

John B. Griffith, Bachelor of Science, Inver Grove Heights

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Justin E. Ingalls, Bachelor of Science, Westby, Wisconsin

Kylie M. Wosmek, Bachelor of Science, Spicer

Lance D. Ulrich, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Leticia Arredondo, Bachelor of Science, Montgomery

Luke A. Haugen, Bachelor of Science, Rapid City, South Dakota

Mackenzie A. Caldwell, Bachelor of Science, Chaska

Mitchel L. Nagel, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Myriam Y. Coulibaly, Bachelor of Arts, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

Naomi A. Pigeon, Bachelor of Science, Granite Falls

Nathan Brown, Bachelor of Science, Hastings

Nickolas J. Navejas, Bachelor of Science, Montgomery

Peter D. Maki, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Phonlawut Samarnkiatsakul, Bachelor of Arts, Thailand

Ricky J. Digrugilliers, Bachelor of Science, Bayside, New York

Robert D. Rathmanner, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove

Robert J. Kniefel, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Ryan E. Bohland, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Ryan P. Borton, Bachelor of Science, Muskego, Wisconsin

Thomas C. Vang, Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn Park

Tiffany N. Lamb, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Trevor D. Kruse, Bachelor of Science, Redwood Falls

William G. Gustafson, Bachelor of Science, Eagan

Yunseong Weon, Bachelor of Arts, Republic of Korea

Zoe E. Presley, Bachelor of Science, Rochester

Zomadre D. Lago, Bachelor of Arts, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Tao Peng, Interim

Chairperson

Abdullah Z. Aljarba, Bachelor of Science, Saudi Arabia

Aldin P. Osland, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Andrew B. Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Rosemount

Anthony C. Smith, Bachelor of Arts, Le Center

Carson M. McGivern, Bachelor of Science, Albert Lea

Colton D. Kramer, Bachelor of Science, Worthington

Derek J. Durst, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

DJ J. Garwood-Delong, Bachelor of Science, Northfield

Jonathan Tyson, Bachelor of Science, Kokomo, Indiana

Noah D. Moore, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Olivia T. Bertsch, Bachelor of Science, St. Paul

Stephanie L. Buss, Bachelor of Science, St. James

William J. Sheehan, Bachelor of Science, Eden Prairie

Zachary G. Harrison, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Professor Kristi Rendahl, Director

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Professor Andrea Lassiter,Chairperson

Abigail A. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Cottage Grove

Adam C. Riley, Bachelor of Science, Shoreview

Alexis J. Lofton, Bachelor of Science, Lakeville

Ali Barjis, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Alison M. Kudrle, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Alyssa J. Bertrand, Bachelor of Science, Ramsey

Ashley Baumann, Bachelor of Science, Lakota, Iowa

Ashley M. Espino, Bachelor of Science, Farmington

Ashley M. Ewoldt, Bachelor of Science, Ute, Iowa

Ashley Yang, Bachelor of Science, St.Paul

Ayan M. Ali, Bachelor of Science, Apple Valley

Bethelehem B. Yegezu, Bachelor of Science, Ethiopia

Bianca M. Alvarez, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Brennah R. McCorkell, Bachelor of Science, Dennison

Brooke N. Brower, Bachelor of Science, Clearwater

Chelsey A. Starrett, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Cynthia S. Hill, Bachelor of Science, Virginia

Dylan G. Askvig, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

Dylan L. Fitzgibbons, Bachelor of Science, Eagle Lake

Esther C. Okaro, Bachelor of Science, Nigeria

Gordon Culley, Bachelor of Science, Hartland

Gretah N. Kangas, Bachelor of Science, Menahga

Hafso H. Salad, Bachelor of Science, Roseville

Hailee G. Zellmann, Bachelor of Science, Norwood Young America

Hannah M. Oudekerk, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Isha R. Gore, Bachelor of Science, India

Jack C. Pawlak, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

JaeLynn J. Garry, Bachelor of Science, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Javon L. Betts, Bachelor of Science, Robbinsdale

Jillian N. Bosma, Bachelor of Science, Ocheyedan, Iowa

Jorey J. Fischer, Bachelor of Science, Ellendale

Julia J. Brogle, Bachelor of Science, Pillager

Juliana Rocha Azevedo, Bachelor of Science, Brazil

Katelyn J. Bjornson, Bachelor of Science, Hayfield

Katlyn J. Jaeger, Bachelor of Science, Lake Crystal

Kaylee C. Enevold, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Kelsey J. Hagen, Bachelor of Science, Le Sueur

Lauren M. Freeland, Bachelor of Science, Eden Prairie

Lindsey L. Salo, Bachelor of Science, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

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Lucas J. Hesser, Bachelor of Science, Lake Crystal

Madison M. Glende, Bachelor of Science, Montgomery

Madison M. Jankowski, Bachelor of Science, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Madyson M. Wills, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Maelee Lorge, Bachelor of Science, Edina

Makenna K. Ankrum, Bachelor of Science, Dassel

Mallori H. Swenson, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Mariah M. McGaha, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

McKenzie L. Specht, Bachelor of Science, Sartell

McKenzie T. Linnihan, Bachelor of Science, Waseca

Megan L. Marlar, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Melanie R. Schmitt, Bachelor of Science, Oakdale

Melissa M. Schneider, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Michelle M. Jecha, Bachelor of Science, Excelsior

Mickena R. Inselmann, Bachelor of Science, Cosmos

Narissa T. Gran, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Nimotallahi K. Quadri, Bachelor of Science, Nigeria

Quinn N. Fahey, Bachelor of Science, Fairfax

Ratana Z. Vang, Bachelor of Science, Walnut Grove

Rebekah T. Kolstad, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Samantha L. Brenny, Bachelor of Science, Foley

Sandi L. Embree, Bachelor of Science, Pierz

Sarah J. King, Bachelor of Science, Rio, Wisconsin

Sedona N. Kintz, Bachelor of Science, Pierre, South Dakota

Shannon A. Routhieaux, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Sharla L. Boyer, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Sid 'Reshia S. Floyd, Bachelor of Science, Robbinsdale

Stephanie A. Steinbach, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Taurean Roshuan M. Wright Ervin, Bachelor of Science, Minneapolis

Taylor M. Murphy, Bachelor of Science, Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Wesley T. Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Rushford

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Kyle Ward, Director

Adam M. Schorn, Bachelor of Science, New London

Andrew B. Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Rosemount

Carson M. McGivern, Bachelor of Science, Albert Lea

Justin A. Herke, Bachelor of Science, Sauk Centre

KayLynn M. Cousin, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Nicholas J. Heskett, Bachelor of Science, Savage

Noah D. Moore, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Ryan B. Schlichte, Bachelor of Science, N. Mankato

Walter A. Vesper, Bachelor of Science, Joliet, Illinois

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Professor Debra Gohagan,Chairperson

Adetutu G. Ajibola, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Nigeria

Allie J. Knickrehm, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, North Mankato

Annabelle R. Haarstad, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Elbow Lake

Becirt D. Kebede, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Brenda G. Del Monte Sanchez, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Minneapolis

Briana L. Lade, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Mankato

Brianna E. Anick, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Mankato

Brianna M. Hedman, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Windom

Brianna N. Jonason, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Luverne

Chazzy S. Evans, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Crystal

Cheenou Hang, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Minneapolis

Courtney L. Hotovec, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Winnnebago

Drew A. Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, White Bear Lake

Dureti B. Koji, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Blaine

Hannah M. Oudekerk, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Mankato

Helena K. Thao, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, St. Paul

Karen Hernandez, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, North Branch

Karson E. Reiland, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Spring Valley

Kayla A. Jacobsen, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Mankato

Linda Yang, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Brooklyn Park

Madison L. Thurnau, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Owatonna

Maleah M. Roiger, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Springfield

Mayly Xiong, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Brooklyn Center

Nancy A. Dabla, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Brooklyn Park

Neng Vang, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, St. Paul

Nicole M. Enemark, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Tyler

Pinky Lor, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Mankato

Raven A. Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Riley R. Decko, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, North Mankato

Rolanda R. Sylvester, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, North Mankato

Sarah E. Stier, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Chanhassen

Taylor N. Olivo, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Montgomery

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Luis Posas, Chairperson

Abby L. Brandt, Bachelor of Science, Belle Plaine

Abby L. Stockwell, Bachelor of Science, Osceola, Wisconsin

Alexandra E. Flatley, Bachelor of Science, Batavia, Illinois

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Amanda L. Rundell, Bachelor of Science, Andover

Avery M. Whooley, Bachelor of Science, River Falls, Wisconsin

Blake W. Bruns, Bachelor of Science, Nicollet

Cassandra J. Hanson, Bachelor of Science, Gaylord

Christopher P. Brown, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Danielle R. Hansen, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

David G. Guilianelli, Bachelor of Science, Austin, Texas

Diana Sanchez-Solorzano, Bachelor of Science, Blaine

Duncan M. Kromminga, Bachelor of Science, Dover

Edward J. Costello, Bachelor of Science, St. Francis

Elena M. Asp, Bachelor of Science, Ramsey

Emily A. Baker, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Emily N. Eckstrand, Bachelor of Science, New Ulm

Jacob J. Ulland, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Jacob Lyons, Bachelor of Science, Anaheim, California

Jacqueline P. Fransway, Bachelor of Science, Chanhassen

Jenna R. Bednar, Bachelor of Science, Montgomery

Jeremy J. Welling, Bachelor of Science, Fulda

Jessica A. King-Markham, Bachelor of Science, Jordan

John C. Frid, Bachelor of Science, South St. Paul

Karin Bjerke, Bachelor of Science, Prior Lake

Karina A. Robeck, Bachelor of Science, Gaylord

Kelly A. Kirkman, Bachelor of Science, Maple Grove

Killian S. Guthrie, Bachelor of Science, Concordia, Kansas

Kim L. Barnes, Bachelor of Science, Shakopee

Kristin L. Blanch, Bachelor of Science, Brainerd

Lisa M. Simon, Bachelor of Science, Owatonna

Lucas J. Weiner, Bachelor of Science, Nora Springs, Iowa

Madelyn E. Meuwissen, Bachelor of Science, Norwood Young America

Mason W. Gilberg, Bachelor of Science, Inver Grove Heights

Matthew Kahnk, Bachelor of Science, Burnsville

Mia C. Barten, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Nicholas D. Ackerman, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Nissa N. Gregerson, Bachelor of Science, Albert Lea

Nyamal P. Tut, Bachelor of Science, Faribault

Ryuichi Kitakata, Bachelor of Science, Japan

Sarah J. Parno, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Selina M. Houska, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Stephanie L. Whipps, Bachelor of Science, Jordan

Terise M. Sjostrand, Bachelor of Science, Edina

URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES INSTITUTE Professor Beth Wielde Heidelberg,Program Coordinator

Alexander Murray, Bachelor of Science, Grand Marais

Cara A. Barten, Bachelor of Science, North Mankato

Lauren A. Brooks, Bachelor of Science, Red Wing

Pouya K. Eimen, Bachelor of Science, St. Louis Park

Sierra R. Fedder, Bachelor of Science, Mankato

Zachary W. Smith, Bachelor of Science, Mount Vernon, Ohio

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University Honors and DistinctionsBaccalaureate students who have achieved high cumulative grade point averages wear gold medallions with colored satin ribbons. Gold ribbons signify summa cum laude (minimum cumulative of 3.8), purple ribbons signify magna cum laude (minimum cumulative of 3.5 admitted before Fall 2015; minimum cumulative of 3.6 admitted Fall 2015 or later), and purple and gold ribbons signify cum laude (minimum cumulative of 3.3 admitted before fall 2015; minimum cumulative 3.4 admitted Fall 2015 or later).

Members of Phi Kappa Phi wear white satin ribbons decorated with an ancient Greek pattern to symbolize the classical roots of the society. Phi Kappa Phi honors outstanding academic achievement among undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty members.

Graduates of the University’s Honors Program wear medals signifying their achievement of the program competencies of leadership, research, and global citizenship. The mission of the honors program is to provide students with exceptional learning opportunities, mentoring relationships, and a community of scholars that foster their development as future leaders in a global society.

Members of the Golden Key International Honor Society wear solid blue and gold honor cords or gold honor stole. Membership in Golden Key is conferred upon students who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential.

International Scholars wear a purple and gold sash with a global emblem. These graduates have gained unique global perspectives either by studying abroad or joining our university from other nations.

Members of the Maverick Army Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) wear the red, blue and white cord. The Maverick Army ROTC program trains, develops, and commissions students to become 2nd Lieutenants in the Army Reserve, National Guard and the Active Army. The graduating students signify the dedication, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving required to become future leaders in the Army.

In recognition of their scholarly achievement, each student who presents at the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is awarded a medal. A solid green ribbon is in recognition of participation at the URC while a green and gold ribbon highlights recipients of the Foundation Awards.

Presidential ScholarsEach year, Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks incoming first-year and transfer students who demonstrate top academic performance, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to community involvement. Funding for Presidential Scholarships comes from businesses, estates, and individuals throughout Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State Mankato honors graduates of the Presidential Scholarship program.

Maren AuringerB.A., English

Emma GormazB.S., Special Education: Academic and

Behavioral Strategist

Kaitlyn TotushekB.S., Accounting

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Program Honors and DistinctionsNote: Academic program honors and distinctions are listed in this program. You may see graduates wearing various colored cords or sashes not listed here. These cords or sashes may indicate participation in or affinity to a particular non-academic campus group or organization.

Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for first year students earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average in their first year. Alpha Lambda Delta’s mission is to encourage superior academic achievement, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society. ALD members wear red and gold honor cords.

Alpha Mu Gamma is a national collegiate honor society for students majoring or minoring in world languages. Minnesota State Mankato’s Beta Zeta chapter was chartered in 1961. The purposes of the Society are to recognize achievement in the field of world-language study; to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment; to encourage a continuing interest in the study of world languages, cultures and civilizations; and to foster sympathetic understanding of other peoples and international friendship.

Members of the Alpha Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, wear gold and blue honor cords. Membership in Alpha Phi Sigma is conferred upon Law Enforcement or Corrections majors who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential.

Members of the Pi Psi chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, wear green and red honor cords and/ or gold medallions. Since its founding in 1922, more than 430 Tribeta chapters have been established in the United States. Membership in Tribeta is conferred to faculty and students dedicated to strong scholastic achievement, the understanding of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in collegiate business and management programs accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in the Society is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive and is denoted by the wearing of blue and gold honor cords.

Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society is committed to the leadership, academic achievement and excellence of Greek members everywhere. We seek to promote success in all academic achievement among the Greek community at Minnesota State. Gamma Sigma Alpha members wear red and gold honor cords.

Members of Delta Sigma Pi, an international co-educational business fraternity, wear entwined purple and gold honor cords. Membership in Delta Sigma Pi is conferred upon College of Business students who exhibit scholarship excellence and superior leadership potential.

Members of Education Minnesota wear gold honor cords to exhibit student involvement, service to the community and the profession, scholarship and leadership potential. The members of the Education Minnesota Student Program believe that the active participation of students in education in the development of educational policy is essential for sound education in a democratic society.

Members of Eta Sigma Gamma, a national health honor society strives in promoting the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. They recognize academic achievement and support health education advocacy initiatives. Eta Sigma Gamma members wear gold and green cords.

Members of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society, wear honor cords (one each of blue, gold, and brown) representing the three domains of geography: brown for the Earth, light blue for the Sea, and gold for the sunlight in the Sky. Gamma Theta Upsilon activities support geography knowledge and awareness.

Members of Lambda Alpha, the National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology, wear a white satin stole with gold lettering. The purpose of this society is to encourage and stimulate scholarship and research in Anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty and other persons engaged in the study of Anthropology.

Lambda Pi Eta honor graduates wear scarlet and white honor cords as symbols of their commitment to scholarship and their demonstrated leadership in communication studies. Lambda Pi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Founded in 1985, Lambda Pi Eta stands for Logos (logic and reasoning), Pathos (emotion) and Ethos (personal ethics and character).

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Members of the Maverick Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary wear royal blue and white honor cords. These graduates have made outstanding contributions to the residence halls at Minnesota State during their college careers.

Members of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) wear royal blue and white honor cords. NSNA student leaders honor cords are royal blue, white and gold. The mission of NSNA is to mentor and prepare students for licensure as registered nurses, and to convey the standards, ethics and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the profession.

The mission for NorthStar STEM Alliance is to help underrepresented students receive a baccalaureate degree in science, Technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period. The Alliance is a partnership with fourteen higher education institutions and three community partners. The NSSA members wear navy blue and white cords.

Order of Omega is a Leadership Honor Society that recognizes students that have attained a high standard of leadership in inter-Greek activities. They strive to bring together the most representative fraternity and sorority members, and to create an organization which will help mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate affairs. Order of Omega members wear ivory and gold honor cords.

Phi Alpha, the National Social Work Honor Society, provides an opportunity for closer bonds among students of social work and promotes humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high academic standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Members of Phi Alpha wear gold honor chords.

Members of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, the National co-educational Honor Fraternity, wear purple and yellow stoles. This honor fraternity is for students earning a 3.0 or higher grade point average after the completion of 12 credits. Membership is Phi Sigma Pi is conferred upon several academic majors with the mission to uphold the three values of scholarship, leadership and fellowship.

Members of Phi Upsilon Omicron, an Honor Society in Family Consumer Science, wear purple, yellow, and white honor cords. Membership in Phi Upsilon Omicron is conferred upon Family Consumer Science majors who exhibit superior scholarship and leadership potential.

Members of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society, wear red, white and blue honor cords. This honor society recognizes outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literature, increases the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world, and stimulates and encourages French and francophone cultural activities.

Members of the Upsilon Alpha chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honorary society, wear brass-finish medallions on broad red ribbons; red, black and white honor cords; or both. The purpose of Pi Sigma Alpha is to encourage excellence in the study of political science, international relations and public administration; to promote social and educational opportunities, as well as scholarly activity for students in these fields.

Members of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, wear double cords with tassels of blue and gold along with blue, white, and gold medallions. Psi Chi membership signifies high standards of personal behavior, superior grade point average, and high class rank. The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of its members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

Sigma Nu is an undergraduate college fraternity with a mission to develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of Love, Honor and Truth, to foster the personal growth of each man’s mind, heart and character, and to perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the Fraternity. Members of Sigma Nu wear Gold, Black, and White cords.

Members of the School of Nursing’s Honor Society Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Mu Lambda, wear orchid and white honor cords. The mission of STTI is to improve the health of people worldwide through the development of nursing knowledge and nurse leaders. Criteria include high grade point average and class rank, academic integrity, and professional leadership potential.

Members of the Chi Iota chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, wear cardinal and black honor cords. Sigma Tau Delta has conferred distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies since 1924.

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Symbolism and TraditionProcessionA traditional academic procession introduces the commencement exercises at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The wearing of distinctive apparel as an indication of scholarship and academic rank dates back to the 1300s and was adopted in the United States circa 1900.

GownThe Minnesota State University, Mankato President’s Academic Gown has been specially constructed of heirloom-quality materials for use during formal academic occasions. The bachelor’s gown is relatively simple, falling in straight lines from an elaborate yoke. The master’s gown is distinguished by its longer sleeves. The doctoral gown is purple, elaborately decorated with velvet panels down the front and three bars of matching velvet on the bell-shaped sleeves.

Mortarboard and TasselThe square “Oxford cap” or mortarboard of serge or broadcloth is worn for most degrees, although a soft tam is also permitted. The tassel that hangs to the side is switched from the right to the left at the moment the degree is awarded. The color of the tassel indicates the college or area from which a student will receive his or her degree.

HoodThe hood is to be worn by graduates of the College of Graduate Studies and Research. The color of the hood worn by Master’s and Doctoral graduates indicates the degree. The velvet edging on the hoods indicate the specialty of study.

MaceThe Minnesota State University, Mankato mace has been made entirely from Minnesota materials in recognition of the value and beauty of the state’s natural resources and people. A university mace symbolizes both the university’s power to overcome ignorance and prejudice by seeking truth, and the power of the university’s president to protect the university and its community from forces opposed to those goals. The mace used in today’s ceremony was commissioned and donated to Minnesota State by Fred and Karin Bock. The mace was created by Phil Swan ‘68.

Presidential Medallion The Minnesota State University, Mankato Medallion is a round bronze piece that features the University seal and is worn around the neck of the President. The University seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato, and use of it or its image is reserved for only the most dignified of occasions.

Minnesota State University, Mankato FlagThe Minnesota State University, Mankato flag features the University seal against a field of purple, one of the designated colors of the University. The flag was commissioned in honor of the October 2003 Inauguration of Dr. Richard Davenport to symbolize the President’s chosen direction for his term. The seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato and is used sparingly and with dignity. It represents our past and our future and symbolizes our strength and global perspective.

International FlagsThe international flags represent countries and sovereign nations of our students. All 11 Minnesota Reservation flags are represented.

Honor GuardThe special honor guard presenting our national colors is from the Department of Military Science Department, Maverick Battalion, Army ROTC.

Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni AssociationCongratulations on your graduation! And welcome to the Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association, a powerful network of over 125,000 alumni. Our mission is to engage alumni, friends, and students in ways that benefit its members and Minnesota State Mankato, through opportunities that stimulate a lifetime of interest, loyalty and support.

As an alumna/us, you’re a vital participant in the future of the University. To help you to maintain the connections you’ve built here at Minnesota State University, Mankato, we’ll soon send you your first issue of TODAY, the University magazine for alumni and friends. To ensure that you continue to receive the magazine and to stay up-to-date with our alma mater, we invite you to update your contact information with us via e-mail at alumni@mnsu.edu or by logging onto the Alumni website at www.mnsu.edu/alumni.

We celebrate this proud day with you, and look forward to your continued association with Minnesota State Mankato!

Best regards,

Lisa Hughes, '05President, Alumni Association

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University HistoryMankato Normal School opened as the state’s second teacher training school in 1868 in downtown Mankato with 27 students. Tuition was free in return for a student’s pledge to teach two years in Minnesota’s schools. Old Main was constructed in 1870, and this marked the beginning of the Valley Campus that would serve the institution for a century. In the 1880s, the school expanded and curriculum grew. In 1921 the school became Mankato State Teachers College, and in 1927 the institution awarded its first four-year degree, a bachelor of education.

In the late 1950s, the school was renamed Mankato State College, and construction began on the 300-acre Highland Campus. The College maintained two locations for several years. In 1975, the College received full university status. Four years later consolidation on the Highland Campus was complete. In 1998, for the fifth time in its 130-year history, the University adopted a new name to reflect expanded service to Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State University, Mankato continues to gain renown for the quality of its programs and the breadth of its service.

Dr. Richard Davenport, appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, assumed his responsibilities as the University’s twelfth president on July 1, 2002. Under Dr. Davenport’s leadership, the University has embraced new strategic priorities; engaged in an academic master planning process; examined its commitment to diversity, and begun to take action to become a more inclusive and welcoming campus; and told our story further and wider than ever before, to legislators, leaders, parents, and alumni throughout the state and the nation.

Minnesota State Mankato offers more than 130 undergraduate programs and more than 85 graduate programs, including masters, specialist and doctoral programs. Our 15,000 students — including more than 1,100 international students from more than 90 countries — and 2,000 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights.

Minnesota State Mankato in on the Internet at https://mankato.mnsu.edu/.

AcknowledgmentsBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE SYSTEMTrustee AbdulRahmane Abdul-AzizTrustee Ashlyn AndersonTrustee Alexander Cirillo, Jr.Trustee Jay Cowles, ChairTrustee Dawn ErlandsonTrustee Robert HoffmanTrustee Jerry JanezichTrustee Roger Moe, Vice ChairTrustee April NishimuraTrustee Rudy RodriguezTrustee George SouleTrustee Louise SundinTrustee Cheryl TeferTrustee Michael VekichTrustee Samson Williams

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINETRichard Davenport, PresidentLynn AkeyBobby FleischmanMark JohnsonDavid JonesHenry MorrisSheri SargentKent StanleyRichard StrakaMarilyn Wells

STUDENT MARSHALSAkua MarfoInha JeongLiberty HombeMakayla DeliseNirmal ThapaPrajwalika DahalWellington Tichagwa

ANNOUNCERSDwayne MegawGeneral Manager, KMSU Radio

VOLUNTEERSWe would like to thank the emeriti, faculty, staff, students and alumni, whose time and energy helped to make today’s ceremonies possible.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERColleen Gerdts

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Miscellaneous InformationBeverages are available for purchase in the Concession Stand.

Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open today from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Einstein’s Bagels in Myers Field House hallway is open today from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Barnes and Noble Bookstore has items for purchase in the hallway outside the arena.

Roses and gifts are available for purchase in the hallway outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Asian American Affairs Association.

Live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s IT Solutions.

Lost and Found Area is located in Myers Field House - Room MF129.

Breastfeeding/Lactating Room for nursing mothers is located in Taylor Center - Room TC171

Photo Opportunities are available (weather permitting) outside: Alumni Arch, Bell Tower, Gateway/Stone Pillars, Minnesota State mound (corner of Stadium and Warren), Fountain, Flame (in front of Wigley Administration building) etc.

GradImages will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in Myers Field House from 7:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. Grad Images will also be taking three candid photographs of the graduates during the ceremony. You may place orders at www.gradimages.com.

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